But one of the worst results of being a slave and being forced to do things is that when there is no one to force you any more you find you have almost lost the power of forcing yourself.

C.s. Lewis
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The statement that “But one of the worst results of being a slave and being forced to do things is that when there is no one to force you any more you find you have almost lost the power of forcing yourself” was said by former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. This person was talking about the capacity to force yourself to do things, especially if you’re not used to it. If you are used to doing something every day but are removed from doing it, you can definitely force yourself to do it again. But, what happens? You lose the ability to force yourself again.

Source: The Horse And His Boy

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