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Death Quote by Ronald Schaffer

“Nothing new about death, nothing new about deaths caused militarily. We scorched and boiled and baked to death more people in Tokyo on that night of March 9-10 than went up in vapor at Hiroshima and Nagasaki combined.” quote by Ronald Schaffer
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““Nothing new about death, nothing new about deaths caused militarily. We scorched and boiled and baked to death more people in Tokyo on that night of March 9-10 than went up in vapor at Hiroshima and Nagasaki combined.””

Ronald Schaffer

About This Quote

Mass deaths in war are normalized, yet each loss is a horrific tragedy.

In simple terms: War's death toll is massive and dehumanized.

Key Takeaway

Remember each victim's humanity.

Themes

war death humanity history

Mood

grim serious

Type

historical ethical

When to use this quote

  • historical study
  • peace activism
  • memorials

Key Concepts

ethical reflection collective memory moral outrage

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we honor each life lost in war?
  • What can prevent future atrocities?
A Different Perspective

Acknowledging scale can numb individual empathy.

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