Perhaps the magic would last, perhaps it wouldn't. But then again, what does?

...inside every old person is a young person wondering what happened.

Perhaps it would be simpler if you just did what you're told and didn't try to understand things.

One day a tortoise will learn how to fly.

I must confess the activities of the UK governments for the past couple of years have been watched with frank admiration and amazement by Lord Vetinari. Outright theft as a policy had never occurred to him.

It is said that the Devil has all the best tunes. This is broadly true. But Heaven has the best choreographers

I don't want unnecessary violence, sergeant," said Blouse. "Right you are, sir!" said the sergeant. "Carborundum! First man comes through that door runnin', I want him nailed to the wall!" He caught the lieutenant's eye, and added: "But not too hard!