Quote by Charles Kingsley

Being forced to work, and forced to do your best, will breed in you temperance and self-control, diligence and strength of will, cheerfulness and content, and a hundred virtues which the idle will never know.

Being forced to work, and forced to do your best, will breed

Summary

This quote suggests that when people are compelled to work and give their best effort, it cultivates various positive qualities in them. These include moderation and self-discipline, hard work and determination, happiness and satisfaction, along with numerous other virtues that the lazy individuals will never acquire. In essence, the quote highlights the transformative power of hard work and the invaluable virtues attained through such endeavors.

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By Charles Kingsley

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