I was merely endeavoring to indicate that if we do not grab events by the collar they will have us by the… — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
“A path cleared itself for Lord Vetinari, as paths do for men known to have dungeons in their basement.” — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
“Everybody present laughed nervously, except Lord Vetinari, who just laughed.” — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
I must confess the activities of the UK governments for the past couple of years have been watched with frank admiration and… — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
“Yes, my lord, and riding on sleek steel rails in a well-sprung carriage would be the height of comfort. So smooth!” said… — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
“Lord Vetinari, as supreme ruler of Ankh-Morpork, could in theory summon the Archchancellor of Unseen University to his presence and, indeed, have… — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
“Moist waited. Lord Vetinari could outstare a statue and make even a statue start to feel nervous and confess. Moist's counter was… — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
“He shrugged. - They're just people - he said. - They're just doing what people do. Sir. Lord Vetinari gave him a… — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
“Persuasion comes in many forms," said Lord Vetinari. "No, I agree with Archchancellor Ridcully, sending Captain Carrot would be an excellent idea."… — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
Any sensible ruler would have killed off Leonard, and Lord Vetinari was extremely sensible and often wondered why he had not done… — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image