Humor Quote by Terry Pratchett
““Mrs. Earwig said the village women know what to do,” said Annagramma hopefully. “She says to trust in their peasant wisdom.” “Well, Mrs. Obble was the old woman who called, and she has just got simple peasant ignorance,” said Tiffany. “She puts leaf mold on wounds if you don’t watch her. Look, just because a woman’s got no teeth doesn’t mean she’s wise. It might just mean she’s been stupid for a very long time.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld series, 1990s
The passage sat that folk wisdom can be both valuable and flawed, and that appearances don’t guarantee insight.
In simple terms: People’s knowledge isn’t always reliable.
Key Takeaway
Question advice, consider experience.
Themes
wisdom
folk knowledge
skepticism
authority
humor
Mood
wry
satirical
critical
Type
literary
dialogue
humorous
When to use this quote
- rural advice
- political satire
- character dialogue
Key Concepts
cultural critique
social commentary
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern useful folk advice?
- When should you challenge traditional wisdom?
A Different Perspective
Blind trust can lead to harmful decisions.
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