Meaning of the word "fate leads the willing and drags (along) the unwilling" in English
What does "fate leads the willing and drags (along) the unwilling" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
fate leads the willing and drags (along) the unwilling
US /feɪt liːdz ðə ˈwɪlɪŋ ænd dræɡz əˈlɔŋ ðə ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/
UK /feɪt liːdz ðə ˈwɪlɪŋ ənd dræɡz əˈlɒŋ ðə ʌnˈwɪlɪŋ/
Idiom
a philosophical proverb suggesting that those who accept their destiny go through life smoothly, while those who resist it suffer or are forced by circumstances
Example:
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He realized that fighting the inevitable was useless; as they say, fate leads the willing and drags the unwilling.
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Instead of complaining about the changes, accept them, for fate leads the willing and drags along the unwilling.