She was not, herself, hugely in favour of motherhood in general. Obviously it was necessary, but it wasn't exactly difficult. Even cats managed it.

Terry Pratchett


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It will certainly show what our ancestors would be thinking if they were alive today. People have often speculated about this. Would they approve of modern society, they ask, would they marvel at present-day achievements? And of course this misses a fundamental point. What our ancestors would really be thinking, if they were alive today, is: "Why is it so dark in here?

Terry Pratchett

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See a pin and pick it up, and, all day long, you'll have a pin.

Terry Pratchett

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My granny used to say if you’re too sharp you’ll cut yourself,

Terry Pratchett


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Try it for your father, dear,” said the Countess. “Quickly, before it congeals.

Terry Pratchett


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This is Lancre we’re talkin’ about. If we was men, we’d be talking about layin’ down our lives for the country. As women, we can talk about laying down.

Terry Pratchett


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He'd been an angel once. He hadn't meant to Fall. He'd just hung around with the wrong people.

Terry Pratchett

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Are you a hero, actually?”
“Um, no. Not as such. Not at all, really. Even less than that, in fact.

Terry Pratchett

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Do you think there’s anything to eat in this forest?”
“Yes,” said the wizard bitterly, “us.

Terry Pratchett

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The fastest way to travel is to be there already.

Terry Pratchett

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