Quote by Charles Dickens

I wear the chain I forged in life....I made it link by link, and yard by yard; I girded it on of my own free will, and of my own free will I wore it.

I wear the chain I forged in life....I made it link by link,

Summary

This quote, from Charles Dickens' book "A Christmas Carol," encapsulates the concept of personal responsibility. The chain symbolizes the burdens and consequences that individuals create for themselves through their actions and choices. It suggests that our choices shape our lives, and we cannot escape the consequences of those choices. The speaker acknowledges their own role in creating their chain and wearing it willingly, emphasizing the importance of taking ownership for the path we choose in life.

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Free Will Chain

By Charles Dickens

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