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Being forced to work, and forced to do your best, will breed in you temperance and self-control, diligence and strength
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"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"

- Charles Kingsley

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This quote by Charles Kingsley talks to the power of hard work and the favorable impacts it can have on a person's character. By being forced to work and to do one's finest, an individual can develop temperance and self-control, diligence and strength of will, happiness and contentment. These are all qualities that the idle will never ever experience, as they will never ever have the opportunity to develop them. Effort can be challenging and challenging, however it can also be extremely gratifying. It can help to build character and instill a sense of pride and achievement. It can likewise help to promote a sense of function and instructions in life. Eventually, effort can be an excellent instructor, and it can help to form a person into a better variation of themselves.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Charles Kingsley between June 12, 1819 and January 23, 1875. He was a famous Clergyman from England. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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