Natural selection saw to it that professional heroes who at a crucial moment tended to ask themselves questions like 'What is my purpose in life?' very quickly lacked both.

“[Rincewind] drew his sword and, with a smooth overarm throw, completely failed …”

“This is Art holding a Mirror up to Life. That’s why everything is exactly the w…”

“...William wondered why he always disliked people who said 'no offense meant.' …”

“Multiple exclamation marks,' he went on, shaking his head, 'are a sure sign of …”