Accounts Quote by Terry Pratchett
“For the first time in her life Granny wondered whether there might be something important in all these books people were setting store by these days, although she was opposed to books on strict moral grounds, since she had heard that many of them were written by dead people and therefore it stood to reason reading them would be as bad as necromancy. Among the many things in the infinitely varied universe with which Granny did not hold was talking to dead people, who by all accounts had enough troubles of their own.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Light Fantastic, 1986
Granny questions the value of books, fearing they might be akin to necromancy, yet she is curious about their importance.
In simple terms: Granny doubts books, comparing them to magic.
Key Takeaway
Consider the worth of literature despite doubts.
Themes
curiosity
skepticism
literature
Mood
playful
thoughtful
Type
narrative
satirical
When to use this quote
- library visits
- book clubs
- personal reading challenges
Key Concepts
knowledge
cultural transmission
authority
tradition
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a book valuable?
- How do we balance skepticism with curiosity?
A Different Perspective
Books can be both enlightening and misleading.
