Some men {…} choose to seek greatness, while others are forced to it. It is always better to choose than to be forced. A man who is forced is never completely his own master. He must dance on the strings of those who forced him.
The quote highlights the distinction between those who actively pursue greatness and those who find themselves in such a position due to external circumstances. Choosing to seek greatness implies a sense of agency and personal drive, suggesting that individuals who take this path have control over their destinies.
Conversely, being forced into greatness means you're subject to the influences of others, lacking autonomy. This dynamic emphasizes that true mastery over one's life comes from making conscious choices rather than reacting to compulsion, which can create feelings of inadequacy and dependency.
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