Things Terry Pratchett Taught Me

1. Even if you’re the biggest fuck-up in the universe, there will still be people who love you.
2. A dependable set of luggage is something one must never leave without.
3. The family business is unavoidable no matter what.
4. There is no shame in loving sex
5. You will find family in complete strangers.
6. Somebody, somewhere, thinks you are beautiful.
7. A true friend will follow you off the edge of the world.
8. The Gods hardly have time to answer your minuscule prayers.
9. You have more strength you’ll ever actually know.
10. The silent ones are the ones you need to question.

“The sun rose slowly, as if it wasn't sure it was worth all the effort.”

—Opening line of The Light Fantastic - by Terry Pratchett

“Inside every sane person there's a madman struggling to get out.”

—Terry Pratchett, The Light Fantastic

“Inside every sane person there's a madman struggling to get out”

—The Light Fantastic (Terry Pratchett/Discworld)

“Rincewind, all the shops have been smashed open. There was a whole bunch of people across the street helping themselves to musical instruments, can you believe that?" "Yeah," said Rincewind, picking up a knife and testing its blade thoughtfully. "Luters, I expect.”

—Terry Pratchett being better than you
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