Mind Quote by Terry Pratchett
““he ventured to wonder if they ever thought back to when things were just old-fangled or not fangled at all as against the modern day when fangled had reached its apogee. Fangling was indeed, he thought, here to stay. Then he wondered: had anyone ever thought of themselves as a fangler?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld series, 1990s, short story excerpt
The narrator ponders whether modern people still see themselves as “fanglers,” reflecting on how language and identity evolve over time
In simple terms: People question if old identities persist in modern life
Key Takeaway
Reflect on how language shapes self‑identity
Themes
identity
language
modernity
Mood
curious
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- philosophical discussions
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
semiotics
cultural evolution
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel modern terms limit personal identity?
- How does language influence self‑perception?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be obscure to some readers
