Quote by Steven Wright

If one synchronised swimmer drowns, do all the rest have to drown too?

If one synchronised swimmer drowns, do all the rest have to

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This quote uses irony and humor to question the notion of collective responsibility. It suggests that just because one individual fails or faces a negative outcome, it doesn't mean that everyone else should suffer the same fate. The quote highlights the absurdity of expecting others to bear the consequences for someone else's actions, emphasizing the importance of personal accountability and not attributing blame to a whole group based on the actions of one individual.

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