Drowning Quote by George R.R. Martin
““Drowning is bad enough, he reflected sourly, but drowning sad and sober, that's too cruel.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Song of Ice and Fire, 1996
Being drowned is painful, but being drowned while sober and sad is a harsher cruelty.
In simple terms: Sober sadness makes suffering worse.
Avoid letting sadness intensify pain.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- trauma
- grief
- mental health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can awareness of emotional state change suffering?
- How does sobriety affect coping?
Sober reflection can amplify perceived cruelty.