The people who really run organizations are usually found several levels down, where it is still possible to get things done.

Do you think there’s anything to eat in this forest?” “Yes,” said the wizard bitterly, “us.

This is Morbidia," said Vlad. "Although she's been calling herself Tracy lately, to be cool.

Despite rumor, Death isn't cruel--merely terribly, terribly good at his job.

Destiny is important, see, but people go wrong when they think it controls them. It's the other way around.

Ponder just let it happen. It's because their minds are so often involved with deep and problematic matters, he told himself, that their mouths are allowed to wander around making a nuisance of themselves.

What did I tell you about Mister Safety Catch?' said Vimes weakly. When Mister Safety Catch Is Not On, Mister Crossbow Is Not Your Friend,' recited Detritus, saluting.