You can't inspire people with facts. They need a cause. They need a symbol.

There are many horrible sights in the multiverse. Somehow, though, to a soul attuned to the subtle rhythms of a library, there are few worse sights than a hole where a book ought to be.

Maurice watched them argue again. Humans, eh? Think they're lords of creation. Not like us cats. We know we are. Ever see a cat feed a human? Case proven.

Peace?' said Vetinari. 'Ah, yes, defined as period of time to allow for preparation for the next war.

When Mister Safety Catch Is Not On, Mister Crossbow Is Not Your Friend.

You'll see! We're going to the palace. Fetch Angua. We might need her. And bring the search warrant. You mean the sledgehammer, sir? Yes.

People don't like change. But make the change fast enough and you go from one type of normal to another.