Quote by Marcia Vaughan

Irena Sendler never thought of herself as a hero. She only did what she felt she must, and wished she could have done more.

Irena Sendler never thought of herself as a hero. She only d

Summary

This quote highlights the selflessness and humility of Irena Sendler, a Polish social worker who saved thousands of Jewish children during the Holocaust. Despite her courageous actions and the significant impact she made, Sendler did not identify as a hero. She believed that what she did was merely a moral obligation, reflecting her strong sense of duty and compassion. The quote also reveals her ongoing desire to do more, emphasizing her unwavering commitment to helping others and her remorse for not being able to save even more lives.

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