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Door Quote by Terry Pratchett

“Any true wizard, faced with a sign like 'Do not open this door. Really. We mean it. We're not kidding. Opening this door will mean the end of the universe,' would automatically open the door in order to see what all the fuss is about. This made signs rather a waste of time, but at least it meant…” quote by Terry Pratchett
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“Any true wizard, faced with a sign like 'Do not open this door. Really. We mean it. We're not kidding. Opening this door will mean the end of the universe,' would automatically open the door in order to see what all the fuss is about. This made signs rather a waste of time, but at least it meant that when you handed what was left of the wizard to his grieving relatives you could say, as they grasped the jar, 'We told him not to.”

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

Source Novel: Discworld series, The Light Fantastic, 1986

A wizard disregards a warning sign, leading to chaos, highlighting human curiosity and folly.

In simple terms: Ignoring warnings can cause disaster.

Key Takeaway

Think before acting on curiosity.

Themes

curiosity folly warning consequences

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

literary humorous

When to use this quote

  • exploration
  • science experiments
  • adventure
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

Human nature risk decision making

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you do when faced with a dire warning?
  • When is it wise to defy authority?
A Different Perspective

Blind curiosity can be dangerous.

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