Terry Pratchett was a good writer and a wise man but he wasn’t perfect. For example, in The Last Continent came out as a staunch opponent of pineapple on pizza. Now I can forgive a lot-
Magic is breaking the laws of nature, and while that isn’t exactly what they’re there for they do tend to make this dimension liveable. Break them with care and if at all possible not at all.
“Elves are wonderful. They provoke wonder.…
Elves are terrific. They beget terror.
The thing about words is that meanings can twist just like a snake, and if you want to find snakes look for them behind words that have changed their meaning.”
For a species of scared monkeys constantly seeking safety and understanding, an obsession with things powerful and filled with uncertainty is interesting bordering on self destructive
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it is also terrifying, if you really think about it
Elves are terrific. They beget terror.
The thing about words is that meanings can twist just like a snake, and if you want to find snakes look for them behind words that have changed their meaning.”
Figured I'd let you know I found you from the daily QOTD and stayed for the other commentary.
So... Thanks?
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