Fitness Quote by Terry Pratchett
““Colon in particular had great difficulty with the idea that you went on investigating after someone had confessed. It outraged his training and experience. You got a confession and there it ended. You didn’t go around disbelieving people. You disbelieved people only when they said they were innocent. Only guilty people were trustworthy. Anything””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Colour of Magic”, 1983 (Discworld series)
The character struggles with the notion that confessions end investigations, revealing a bias that only the innocent are doubted.
In simple terms: Confessions shouldn’t stop inquiry.
Key Takeaway
Question conclusions even after confessions.
Themes
justice
skepticism
trust
investigation
Mood
critical
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
inquisitive
When to use this quote
- legal practice
- journalism
- research
- interrogation
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
ethical reasoning
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we balance trust and skepticism?
- When is it appropriate to doubt a confession?
A Different Perspective
May overlook genuine remorse or lead to false accusations.
