r/MadeMeSmile • u/RoyalChris • Feb 25 '25

Wholesome Moments Nicholas Winton helped 669 Jewish children escape the Nazis and his efforts went unrecognised for 50 years. Then, in 1988, while sitting as a member of a TV audience, he suddenly found himself surrounded by the kids he had rescued, who were now adults.

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u/mucus-fettuccine Feb 25 '25

Can you imagine living your life knowing you saved 669 human lives? Everyday I'd be like I'm the king of the universe. I'd be living with such elation.

Well, assuming I don't feel guilty or sad that others weren't saved.

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u/jessiemagill Feb 25 '25

Now add all the children of those 669 humans. And the children of those children. He is responsible for thousands of lives.