Quote by Joseph Conrad

I can't tell if a straw ever saved a drowning man, but I know that a mere glance is enough to make despair pause. For in truth we who are creatures of impulse are not creatures of despair.

I can't tell if a straw ever saved a drowning man, but I kno

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This quote suggests that while a small and seemingly insignificant act, like offering a straw to a drowning man, may not actually save them, even a fleeting moment of compassion or support can have a powerful impact on someone who is feeling desperate. It highlights the idea that as impulsive beings, humans are not naturally inclined towards despair. Instead, gestures of care and kindness, no matter how small or brief, have the potential to provide hope and moments of respite in difficult times.

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