Bad thing Quote by Terry Pratchett
“It was so much easier to blame it on Them. It was bleakly depressing to think that They were Us. If it was Them, then nothing was anyone's fault. If it was us, what did that make Me? After all, I'm one of Us. I must be. I've certainly never thought of myself as one of Them. No one ever thinks of themselves as one of Them. We're always one of Us. It's Them that do the bad things.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld series, various books, 1990s
The quote highlights how people shift blame onto an external group, avoiding personal responsibility and reinforcing an us‑them divide.
In simple terms: Blaming others lets us avoid guilt and see ourselves as good.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and own your role in problems.
Themes
responsibility
identity
group dynamics
blame
self‑perception
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political discourse
- workplace conflict
- personal relationships
- community building
Key Concepts
social psychology
in‑group bias
external attribution
Questions to Reflect On
- How does blaming others affect your decisions?
- What would change if you saw yourself as part of the problem?
A Different Perspective
It can oversimplify complex issues and ignore systemic factors.
