Quicksand similes / references
Following are the only 2 Quicksand references as per SC.
Attaining true liberation / is just like this: once rid of afflictions, / the quicksand of desires, no one knows / whither he went.
And
“Like as a strong man lends a helping hand To weaker, sunk in mire or in quicksand: So, Queen Pancati, thou hast saved me here, With verses sung so sweetly in mine ear.”