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Желающего судьба ведет, нежелающего - тащит
It is easier for him that does some work readily than for him who acts under compulsion
Cf: Fate leads the willing and drags the unwilling (Br.). The fate leads the willing but drives the stubborn (Br.). The fates lead the willing man; the unwilling they drag (Am.)

Русско-английский словарь пословиц и поговорок. . 2013.