- "The other humans around it are trying to explain to it what a planet is."
- "Doesn't it know?"
- "Many humans don't. Mistervicepresident is one of them."

Terry Pratchett, Wings

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It seems that the history currently being written, is somewhat similar to that of the original Crusades, with differing religions seemingly using different books, all based on older originals, to justify actions as good and righteous. Amazing how little humanity learns over hundreds of years reading the same books.

I think I would like to refer all sides to another book, slightly newer, but just as 'booky' (has pages and words, just like the others). One by Sir Terry Pratchett (not a prophet, disciple, or guru, just an author). Just one of many books he wrote, with more wisdom within than most. This quote is from Snuff.

"Goodness is about what you do. Not what you pray to."

I think that says enough. Goodness, not God-ness. *Places the microphone on the stand and quietly sits down.

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One day a tortoise will learn how to fly.

Terry Pratchett, Small Gods

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Rincewind had always been happy to think of himself as a racist. The One Hundred Meters, the Mile, the Marathon -- he'd run them all.

Terry Pratchett, The Last Continent

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I've always thought the Patrician is a party animal. Can you imagine waking up next day and remembering all those witty things you said and did, and then realising that he was listening?

Terry Pratchett, alt.fan.pratchett

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"Sometimes I really think people ought to have to pass a *proper* exam before they're allowed to be parents. Not just the practical, I mean."

Terry Pratchett, Thief of Time

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"He says gods like to see an atheist around. Gives them something to aim at."

Terry Pratchett, Small Gods

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"Real children don't go hoppity-skip unless they are on drugs."

Susan, the ultimate sensible governess
Terry Pratchett, Hogfather

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They may have been ugly. they may have been evil. But when it came to poetry in motion, the Things had all the grace and coordination of a deck-chair.

Meet the creatures from the Dungeon Dimensions
Terry Pratchett, Equal Rites

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