There are two kinds of dangerous situations. One is the kind you get yourself into. The other just sucks you in.
In the quote from Henning Mankell's "The White Lioness," the author distinguishes between two types of perilous circumstances. The first type involves situations that an individual consciously chooses to enter, often due to decisions or actions taken. These situations are typically the result of personal choices, whether they are reckless or ill-informed.
The second type refers to predicaments that ensnare individuals without their consent or awareness. These scenarios can arise unexpectedly,...