Quote by Jean Rostand
One kills a man, one is an assassin one kills millions, one is a conqueror one kills everybody, one is a god.
Summary
This quote explores the escalating levels of power and the perception of morally reprehensible acts. It suggests that taking a single life makes someone an assassin, while taking the lives of many establishes the person as a conqueror. However, when one takes the lives of everyone, transcending the boundaries of ordinary power, they are regarded as godlike, implying that complete control over life and death is the ultimate manifestation of absolute power. The quote provokes reflection on the scale, consequences, and perception of violence and its correlation to power dynamics.
Topics
God
By Jean Rostand