Thomas Quote by Kelley R. Martin
““She was like quicksand-the more I struggled to get out, the faster I sank. So I'd decided to give up and embrace the sink down.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: Unnamed, 2021
Struggling against a problem can deepen one's entrapment; surrender may be the only escape.
In simple terms: Fighting some problems worsens them.
Know when to let go.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Add addiction
- toxic relationships
- overwhelming tasks
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is fighting counterproductive?
- What alternatives exist to surrender?
Surrender may be misinterpreted as defeat.