Philosophy Quote by Terry Pratchett — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“DEAFNESS DOESN'T PREVENT COMPOSERS HEARING THE MUSIC. IT PREVENTS THEM HEARING THE DISTRACTIONS.”

“I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?”

“All right," said Susan. "I'm not stupid. You're saying humans need...”

“WHO KNOWS WHAT EVIL LURKS IN THE HEART OF MEN?”

“There are hardly any excesses of the most crazed psychopath that cannot easily be duplicated by a normal kindly family man who just comes in to work every day and has a job to do.”

“Don't you understand?" snarled Rincewind. "We are going over the Edge, godsdammit!”

“A friend is a friend who continues to love you and like you when you don't love him or like him any more.”

“Life is a useless passion, an exciting journey of a mammal in survival mode. Each day is a miracle, a blessing unexplored and the more you immerse yourself in light, the less you will feel the darkness. There is more to life than nothingness. And cynicism. And nihilism. And selfishness. And glorious isolation. Be selfish with yourself, but live your life through your immortal acts, acts that engrain your legacy onto humanity. Transcend your fears and follow yourself into the void instead of letting yourself get eaten up by entropy and decay. Freedom is being yourself without permission. Be soft and leave a lasting impression on everybody you meet”

“The rider evolved to serve to the elephant.”

“Those who educate children well are more to be honored than they who produce them; for these only gave them life, those the art of living well.”

“A smiling lie is a whirlwind, easy to enter, but hard to escape.”