Remember - that which does not kill us can only make us stronger. And that which does kill us leaves us dead!

You are in favour of the common people?” said Dragon mildly. The common people?” said Vimes. “They’re nothing special. They’re no different from the rich and powerful except they’ve got no money or power. But the law should be there to balance things up a bit. So I suppose I’ve got to be on their side.

There are some people who hate my guts. But that goes with the territory.

All he knew was that you couldn't hope to try for the big stuff, like world peace and happiness, but you might just about be able to achieve some tiny deed that'd make the world, in a small way, a better place. Like shooting someone.

If he'd been a hero, he would have taken the opportunity to say, "That's what I call sorted!" Since he wasn't a hero, he threw up.

Thinking. This book contains some. Whether you try it at home is up to you.

Vimes's lack of interest in other people's children was limitless.