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Terry Prachett Quotes

Terry Prachett quotes

English Author, Writer April 28, 1948

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Quite possibly, in those days, when his temper was more liable to explode into a spot of boots and fists, he might have helped them, just to get it out of his system. But as it happened the wheel turned the other way, toward the thought that two geezers kicking an old cove who was lying on the ground groaning were pox-ridden mucksnipes. So he had waded in and laid it on with a trowel... Terry Prachett
There was no safety. There was no pride. All there was, was money. Everything became money, and money became everything. Money treated us as if we were things, and we died. Terry Prachett
Credulous: having views about the world, the universe and humanity's place in it that are shared only by very unsophisticated people and the most intelligent and advanced mathematicians and physicists. Terry Prachett
Terry Prachett quote: "I think all we really want is to go home and be safe," said..."
I think all we really want is to go home and be safe," said Masklin."Go home."That's right."And be safe."Yes. Terry Prachett
Terry Prachett quote: "This book was written using 100% recycled words."
This book was written using 100% recycled words. Terry Prachett
Terry Prachett quote: "Humans need fantasy to be human. To be the place where the..."
Humans need fantasy to be human. To be the place where the falling angel meets the rising ape. Terry Prachett
First Sight means you can see what really is there, and Second Thoughts mean thinking about what you are thinking. And in Tiffany's case, there were sometimes Third Thoughts and Fourth Thoughts although these...sometimes led her to walk into doors. Terry Prachett
Terry Prachett quote: "One day I'll work out what it is you are saying, my lad, and..."
One day I'll work out what it is you are saying, my lad, and then you'll be in trouble. Terry Prachett
Some pirates achieved immortality by great deeds of cruelty or derring-do. Some achieved immortality by amassing great wealth. But the captain had long ago decided that he would, on the whole, prefer to achieve immortality by not dying. Terry Prachett
Both parents passed away of the Gnats on their farm out in the wilds, sir, and he was raised by peas.' 'Surely you mean on peas, Mr Groat?' 'By peas, sir Terry Prachett
Terry Prachett quote: "Seeing, contrary to popular wisdom, isn't believing. It's..."
Seeing, contrary to popular wisdom, isn't believing. It's where belief stops, because it isn't needed any more. Terry Prachett
But…but you can’t treat religion as a sort of buffet, can you? I mean, you can’t say yes please, I’ll have some of the Celestial Paradise and a helping of the Divine Plan but go easy on the kneeling and none of the Prohibition of Images, they give me wind. Its table dhte or nothing, otherwise…well, it would be silly. Terry Prachett
Vimes struggled to his feet, shook his head and set off after it. No thought was involved. It is the ancient instinct of terriers and policemen to chase anything that runs away. Terry Prachett
Nanny Ogg could see the future in the froth on a beer mug. It invariably showed that she was going to enjoy a refreshing drink which she almost certainly was not going to pay for. Terry Prachett
Terry Prachett quote: "YOU MUST LEARN THE COMPASSION PROPER TO YOUR TRADE"And what's..."
YOU MUST LEARN THE COMPASSION PROPER TO YOUR TRADE"And what's that?"A SHARP EDGE. Terry Prachett

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