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.

I taught myself more in the library than school taught me.

It is at this point that normal language gives up, and goes and has a drink.

One day a tortoise will learn how to fly.

The Tezuman priests have a sophisticated calendar and an advanced horology," quoted Rincewind. "Ah," said Eric, "Good." "No," said Rincewind patiently. "It means time measurement." "Oh.

Life doesn't happen in chapters - at least, not regular ones.

Never trust any complicated cocktail that remains perfectly clear until the last ingredient goes in, and then immediately clouds.