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Terry Pratchett

1948 - 2015

Terry Pratchett (1948–2015) was an English author best known for his Discworld series, a comedic and satirical fantasy collection of 41 novels. Pratchett was celebrated for his unique blend of wit, imagination, and social commentary, making him one of the most beloved and prolific fantasy writers of his time.

  1. Authority that cannot be questioned is tyranny.

    Terry Pratchett
    #authority#tyranny#freedom

  2. The worst thing you can do is nothing.

    Terry Pratchett
    #action#motivation#urgency

  3. I'll be more enthusiastic about encouraging thinking outside the box when there's evidence of any thinking going on inside it.

    Terry Pratchett
    #thinking#enthusiasm#evidence

  4. It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.

    Terry Pratchett
    #life#mortality#reflection

  5. Taxation is just a sophisticated way of demanding money with menaces.

    Terry Pratchett
    #taxation#coercion#finance

  6. Our wisdom comes from our experience, and our experience comes from our foolishness.

    Terry Pratchett
    #wisdom#experience#growth

  7. They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but it's not one half so bad as a lot of ignorance.

    Terry Pratchett
    #knowledge#ignorance#danger

  8. We fear the thing we want the most.

    Terry Pratchett
    #fear#desire#conflict

  9. Why do I have six monitors? Because I don't have room for eight.

    Terry Pratchett
    #monitors#humor#irony