Government Quote by Terry Pratchett
“Anyway, why would you trust anything written down? She certainly didn't trust "Mothers of Borogravia!" and that was from the government. And if you couldn't trust the government, who could you trust? Very nearly everyone, come to think of it...”
About This Quote
Source Book: Discworld series, 1994
Questioning authority and written records, highlighting skepticism toward institutions.
In simple terms: Don't trust everything written; be critical of sources.
Key Takeaway
Question sources before believing.
Themes
skepticism
authority
trust
Mood
cautious
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
satirical
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- media consumption
- academic research
Key Concepts
critical thinking
information reliability
Questions to Reflect On
- Who do you rely on for accurate information?
- How does bias affect written records?
A Different Perspective
Trust can be misplaced; context matters.
