A man of power and responsibility nevertheless needs somebody to tell him when he is being a bloody fool.

“Tiffany knew what the problem was immediately. She'd seen it before, atbirthday…”

“Not much call for a barbarian hairdresser, I expect,' said Rincewind. 'I mean, …”

“Witches are naturally nosy,” said Miss Tick, standing up. “Well, I must go. I h…”

“That's the Ankh-Morpork instinct, Vimes thought. Run away, and then stop and se…”