Kill Quote by Robert V.S. Redick
““Kill one man and you are a murderer. Kill millions and you are a conqueror. Kill everyone and you are a god. —JEAN ROSTAND””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Red Star, 2015
Murder scales from individual to godlike power, highlighting moral escalation with increasing violence.
In simple terms: Violence escalates moral status.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how power grows with violence.
Themes
ethics
power
violence
morality
human nature
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- war
- political leadership
- social justice
- personal ambition
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
political theory
Questions to Reflect On
- When does killing become justified?
- What defines a godlike authority?
A Different Perspective
Moral judgments can be culturally relative.
