That’s what being alive is, Thing! It’s being badly prepared for everything! Because you only get one chance, Thing!

“The worst thing you can do is nothing.”

“This is very similar to the suggestion put forward by the Quirmian philosopher …”

“Ankh-Morpork! Pearl of cities! This is not a completely accurate description, o…”

“All tapes left in a car for more than about a fortnight metamorphose into Best …”