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Drowning Quote by Kristin Cashore

“It's only water," she said. "Tell that to a drowning man," Giddon said.” quote by Kristin Cashore
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“It's only water," she said. "Tell that to a drowning man," Giddon said.”

Kristin Cashore

About This Quote

Source Novel: Graceling, 2008

A character dismisses a drowning man's plight, highlighting indifference to suffering.

In simple terms: Indifference to someone's suffering.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate empathy for others.

Themes

empathy indifference humanity literature

Mood

thoughtful somber

Type

literary ethical

When to use this quote

  • social work
  • education
  • activism

Key Concepts

moral philosophy character analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we ignore others' pain?
  • How can we respond compassionately?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex issues.

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