Drown Quote by Dan Abnett
““You are walking along the shores of a lake,’ Sindermann said. ‘A boy is drowning. Do you let him drown because he was foolish enough to fall into the water before he had learned to swim? Or do you fish him out, and teach him how to swim?’ Loken shrugged. ‘The latter.’ ‘What if he fights you off as you attempt to save him, because he is afraid of you? Because he doesn’t want to learn how to swim?’ ‘I save him anyway.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Warhammer 40K – “The Redemption of the Lost” by Dan Abnett, 2015
A moral dilemma about rescuing someone who is reckless and possibly hostile, emphasizing compassion over judgment.
In simple terms: Rescue and teach, regardless of their mistakes.
Key Takeaway
Help others even if they resist.
Themes
compassion
responsibility
risk
teaching
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- emergency rescue
- mentoring
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
ethics
empathy
courage
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibility do we have to those who harm themselves?
- How do we balance help with personal safety?
A Different Perspective
Rescuing may enable continued recklessness.
