--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: An' things ha' come to a pretty pass, ye…" description: "\"“An' things ha' come to a pretty pass, ye ken, if people are going to leave stuff like that aroound where innocent people could accidentally smash the ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f1d/terry-prachett-80423_innocent-people_an-things-ha-come-to-a-pretty-pass-ye-ke_2449690.jpg" --- # An' things ha' come to a pretty pass, ye ken, if people… ![“An' things ha' come to a pretty pass, ye ken, if people are going to leave stuff like that aroound where innocent people could accidentally smash the door doon and lever the bars aside and take the big chain off'f the cupboard and pick the lock and drink it!” quote by Terry Prachett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f1d/terry-prachett-80423_innocent-people_an-things-ha-come-to-a-pretty-pass-ye-ke_2449690.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f1d/terry-prachett-80423_innocent-people_an-things-ha-come-to-a-pretty-pass-ye-ke_2449690.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f1d/terry-prachett-80423_innocent-people_an-things-ha-come-to-a-pretty-pass-ye-ke_2449690.jpg) > ““An' things ha' come to a pretty pass, ye ken, if people are going to leave stuff like that aroound where innocent people could accidentally smash the door doon and lever the bars aside and take the big chain off'f the cupboard and pick the lock and drink it!”” Terry Prachett ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A chaotic, humorous scene where people mishandle dangerous objects, leading to absurd consequences. **In simple terms:** People mishandle dangerous things, causing chaos. Key Takeaway Handle tools responsibly. Themes humor chaos mistakes Mood playful satirical Type comic cautionary When to use this quote - kitchen - home - workplace - accidental mishaps Key Concepts absurdity danger Questions to Reflect On - What precautions could prevent such chaos? - How does humor affect safety awareness? A Different Perspective Humor may downplay real safety risks. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Innocent people](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/innocent-people/) ## Related quotes > [“Whut's the plan, Rob?" said one of them. "OK lads, this is what we'll do. 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