That's the way it was. Privilege, which just means 'private law.' Two types of people laugh at the law; those that break it and those that...
Night Watch, Terry PratchettThat’s the way it was. Privilege, which just means ‘private law.’ Two types of people laugh at the law; those that break it and those that make it.
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hefaistus: "But here's some advice, boy. Don't put your trust in revolutions. They always come around again. That's why they're called...
Read more »“But here’s some advice, boy. Don’t put your trust in revolutions. They always come around again. That’s why they’re called revolutions.”
― Samuel Vimes, Night Watch
hefaistus: "But here's some advice, boy. Don't put your trust in revolutions. They always come around again. That's why they're called...
Read more »“But here’s some advice, boy. Don’t put your trust in revolutions. They always come around again. That’s why they’re called revolutions.”
― Samuel Vimes, Night Watch
ecbananadon: alltimebestfriend: Terry Pratchett is supporting the Dementia Friends campaign Reblog in honor of this man, all the awesome...
Read more »Terry Pratchett is supporting the Dementia Friends campaign
Reblog in honor of this man, all the awesome books he wrote, and all the great work he did.
The io9 Guide to Discworld
Terry Pratchett's Discworld might look intimidating -- there are 40 books, and they're humorous fantasy, which seems like it could be an acquired taste. But everybody should read at least one Discworld book, because they're wonderful, and there's something for everyone. Here's our complete guide to Pratchett's masterwork.Read more »
tiffaching:"The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it."
Read more »“The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.”
The Shepherd's Crown by Terry Pratchett | Waterstones.com
The Shepherd's Crown by Terry Pratchett | Waterstones.com
Read more »So the final Discworld title has been announced; it is going to be The Shepherd's Crown and will be the fifth installment in the Tiffany Aching series.
While I am delighted at another foray into Tiffany's life, I am also heartbroken that this will be the last new words we will get to read.
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I have been informed...
Today is, apparently, Sir Terry Pratchett day. In honour of the man, the magic, and his writing, I’ve decided to celebrate with one of my favourite quotes. It says so very much about the human condition. And it was in a footnote.
Read more »Every society needs a cry like [”Remember Koom Valley“], but only in a very few do they come out with the complete, unvarnished version, which is ‘Remember-the-atrocity-committed-against-us-last-time-that-will-excuse-the-atrocity-that-we’re-about-to-commit-today! And so on! Hurrah!’ —Sir Terry Pratchett,
And a merry Soul Cake Duck Tuesday to you all
sundayswiththeilluminati:Sir Terry Pratchett awakens. A skeleton stands at his bedside, wearing a long black robe. He sits up. "Well, hang...
Read more »Sir Terry Pratchett awakens. A skeleton stands at his bedside, wearing a long black robe. He sits up. “Well, hang on, let me get my hat,” he tells it.
The skeleton reaches into its robe. From abyssal depths it produces a heavy book bound in sheets of lead and night. It is the kind of book that gets stolen by a rugged adventurer from a temple with more spike-traps than the average house of worship contains. It is the kind of
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yrbff:23 Of The Most Beautiful Terry Pratchett Quotes To Remember Him By
Read more »23 Of The Most Beautiful Terry Pratchett Quotes To Remember Him By