Children Quote by Terry Pratchett
““A lot of the stories were highly suspicious, in her opinion. There was the one that ended when the two good children pushed the wicked witch into her own oven. Tiffany had worried about that after all that trouble with Mrs. Snapperly. Stories like this stopped people thinking properly, she was sure. She’d read that one and thought, Excuse me? No one has an oven big enough to get a whole person in, and what made the children think they could just walk around eating people’s houses in any case? And why does some boy too stupid to know a cow is worth a lot more than five beans have the right to murder a giant and steal all his gold? Not to mention commit an act of ecological vandalism? And some girl who can’t tell the difference between a wolf and her grandmother must either have been as dense as teak or come from an extremely ugly family. The stories weren’t real.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld series, 1990s
Critiques how fantastical tales can distort logic and moral reasoning, urging critical thinking about narrative absurdities.
In simple terms: Stories can mislead if taken literally.
Key Takeaway
Question narratives, seek logical consistency.
Themes
critical thinking
literature
logic
morality
storytelling
Mood
skeptical
reflective
inquisitive
Type
literary
critical
analytical
When to use this quote
- teaching media literacy
- parental guidance
- literary criticism
- education
- cultural analysis
Key Concepts
narrative analysis
myth deconstruction
ethical reasoning
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance imagination with rational critique?
- What lessons can be drawn from absurd stories?
A Different Perspective
These tales may also inspire imagination and moral lessons despite logical flaws.
