'What would Deftmenes be if we went around obeying orders a… - Terry Pratchett

'What would Deftmenes be if we went around obeying orders all the time?'
'They might be ruling the Carpet,' said Pismire.
'Ha!' said Brocando, 'but the trouble about obeying orders is, it becomes a habit. And then everything depends on who's giving the orders.'

Terry Pratchett

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About Terry Pratchett

Sir Terence David John "Terry" Pratchett, OBE (28 April 1948 – 12 March 2015) was an English humorist, satirist, and author of fantasy novels, especially comical works, most famous for his Discworld series.

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Alternative Names: Terence David John "Terry" Pratchett • Terence David John Pratchett • Sir Terry Pratchett • Sir Terence David John Pratchett

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