This reminds me of a supposed quote by Joseph Stalin: "A single death is a trage... | Hacker News

Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

login

RcouF1uZ4gsC on May 16, 2018 | parent | context | favorite | on: How many deaths make a disaster newsworthy?

This reminds me of a supposed quote by Joseph Stalin:

"A single death is a tragedy; a million deaths is a statistic."

bproven on May 17, 2018 | [–]

Or

"Kill one man, and you are a murderer. Kill millions of men, and you are a conqueror. Kill them all, and you are a God" -Jean Rostand (and Megadeth :))

quickthrower2 on May 17, 2018 | | [–]

Should be ... "You were a god"

danso on May 17, 2018 | [–]

More info on the "supposed" part: https://quoteinvestigator.com/2010/05/21/death-statistic/

Consider applying for YC's Spring batch! Applications are open till Feb 11.
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact