Pulling together is the aim of despotism and tyranny. Free men pull in all kinds of directions.

“Vimes felt his hand begin to move of its own accord--And stopped. Red rage froz…”

“And this was known as that greatest of treasures, which is Hope. It was a good …”

“The dwarf bread was brought out for inspection. But it was miraculous, the dwar…”

“Vimes's lack of interest in other people's children was limitless.”