Face Deep Quote by Erich Maria Remarque
““up to the belly. When the attack starts I will let myself fall into the water, with my face as deep in the mud as I can keep it without suffocating. I must pretend to be dead. Suddenly””
About This Quote
A desperate survival tactic: feigning death in mud to escape an attack while avoiding drowning.
In simple terms: Pretend to be dead to survive a lethal assault.
Key Takeaway
Feign death as a strategic escape.
Themes
survival
tactics
psychology
danger
Mood
tense
determined
Type
survival advice
war narrative
When to use this quote
- combat situations
- natural disaster evacuations
- hostage rescues
Key Concepts
self-preservation
risk management
Practical Applications
- use in training for emergency responders
- scenario planning for military drills
Questions to Reflect On
- When is deception justified in life‑or‑death scenarios?
- What ethical lines are crossed when feigning death?
A Different Perspective
May be ineffective if attackers detect the ruse, leading to capture.
