Sayings

He that complies against his will, is of his own opinion still

This page is about the saying "He that complies against his will, is of his own opinion still"

Possible meaning:
If you force someone to do something or agree with something, it doesn't mean that they really agree.

Note:
comply (verb): to act as requested or required | against one's will: without agreement | opinion (noun): view or judgement about something

Origin: This saying comes from the satirical poem Hudibras by Samuel Butler (1612-80):

He that complies against his Will,
Is of his own Opinion still;
Which he may adhere to, yet disown,
For Reasons to himself best known.

Quick Quiz

"He that complies against his will, is of his own opinion still" because he

a. was forced

b. agreed

c. complied
a) was forced b) agreed c) complied
He that complies against his will, is of his own opinion still

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Contributor: Josef Essberger