It entails going out. finding and helping those who are suffering and in danger and not merely in leading an exemplary life. in a purely passive way of doing no wrong." Nicholas Winton was guided by intuition and character. He understood the upcoming danger and realized the importance of acting fast. Having made many business trips to Germany in previous years. Winton saw Jews being arrested. harassed and beaten. Thousands of Jews fled to asyet unoccupied Czechoslovakia. especially to Prague. Many settled into refugee camps in appalling conditions in the midst of winter. Near Prague Winton visited the freezing refugee camps. His visit deeply affected him and he felt the need for taking action. He gathered information from parents who wanted their children out and then pleaded to countries all over the world to take them in.