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Doorway Quote by Terry Pratchett

“A young man of godlilke proportions* was standing in the doorway. * The better class of gods, anyway. Not the ones with the tentacles, obviously.” quote by Terry Pratchett
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““A young man of godlilke proportions* was standing in the doorway. * The better class of gods, anyway. Not the ones with the tentacles, obviously.””

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Light Fantastic, 1986

Divine beings are imagined with human‑like flaws, making them relatable and humorous.

In simple terms: Gods can be oddly human.

Key Takeaway

Embrace absurdity in myth.

Themes

humor mythology humanity

Mood

playful ironic

Type

literary satirical

When to use this quote

  • storytelling
  • creative writing
  • role‑playing games

Key Concepts

literature fantasy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we humanize deities?
  • What does this say about power?
A Different Perspective

Some may find the portrayal irreverent.

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