Might have just been an innocent bystander, sir, ’ said Carrot‘What, in Ankh-Morpork?’‘Yes, sir.’‘We should have grabbed him, then, just for the rarity value

If there was anything that depressed him more than his own cynicism, it was that quite often it still wasn't as cynical as real life.

A good bookshop is just a genteel Black Hole that knows how to read.

Noble dragons don't have friends. The nearest they can get to the idea is an enemy who is still alive.

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

Life could be horrible in the wrong trouser of time.

... a metaphor ... is like lying but more decorative.

But we were dragons. We were supposed to be cruel, cunning, heartless and terrible. But this much I can tell you, we never burned and tortured and ripped one another apart and called it morality.

All dwarfs have beards and wear up to twelve layers of clothing. Gender is more or less optional.

You're saying, ' he said, weighing each word, 'that we should send Carrot away to be a duck among humans because Bjorn Stronginthearm is my uncle.

I stopped losing my sleep over you...Now i lie awakein search of me!!

I could marry the Devil himself if he had some money.

Once you are at the point where you can call yourself a writer, there’s no turning back.

While I am flattered about the speculation of being enticed out of retirement, I'm happy with life as a bad golfer!

There is no past, as long as books shall live. Books make the past our heritage and our home.

In seeking the help of the Congress and our countrymen, I pledged no easy answers. I pledged, and asked, only toil and dedication. These the Congress and the people have given in good measure.

There will always be people for whom hate is easier when it’s not backed up by anything but fear.

Develop intuitive judgement and understanding for everything.

My family gave me the best in education.

When the shadow of death blots out my joy And erases the face of the sun Give me strength to endure, hope to believe That living and dying are one.