Terry Pratchett

It is a long-cherished tradition among a certain type of military thinker that huge casualties are the main thing. If they are on the other side then this is a valuable bonus. ↗

— Terry Pratchett

#casualties #military #strategy #tactics #war

He was currently wondering vaguely who Moey and Chandon were. ↗

— Terry Pratchett

#humor

Some people believe that when you die, you cross the River of Death and have to pay the ferryman. People don’t seem to worry about that these days. Perhaps there’s a bridge now. ↗

— Terry Pratchett

#death #ferryman #death

But that was just it - hate was exactly the right word. Hate is a force of attraction. Hate is just love with its back turned. ↗

— Terry Pratchett

#love

If there were such a thing as an inter-city thieving contest, Ankh-Morpork would bring home the trophy and probably everyone’s wallets. ↗

— Terry Pratchett

#humor #thievery #humor

The Truth Shall Make Ye Fret. [Fred. Free.] ↗

— Terry Pratchett

#satire

- I notice you didn't laugh, Mr. Black! - No, Your Majesty. We are forbidden to laugh at the things kings say, sire, because otherwise we would be at it all day. ↗

— Terry Pratchett

#humor

TO CHANGE THE FATE OF ONE INDIVIDUAL IS TO CHANGE THE WORLD. ↗

— Terry Pratchett

#change

This is a lovely party," said the Bursar to a chair, "I wish I was here. ↗

— Terry Pratchett

#insanity #social #humor

Pride is all very well, but a sausage is a sausage. ↗

— Terry Pratchett

#food #humor #pride #food