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You have only to see what became of my father's will immediately after his death, and the wills of so many other kings. I know it well; but nevertheless, they have wished it; they gave me no rest nor repose, no calm until it was done.

When your will power is gone, you are helpless.

The foundations of our lives are far more fragile than we think. So we are severely shaken when life turns out to have a will of its own.

Nobody's going to force me to do something against my will. What do I owe anybody that I should submit my will to them?

Yes, I believe the will is very important. It's how I have succeeded in life.

The world is independent of my will.

I understand that I will be made to suffer for my actions.