Bad luck Quote by Terry Pratchett
““One of my ancestors fought in the War of the Roses“, she announced haughtily, without looking round, “and in those wars you were supposed to wear a red rose or a white rose to show whose side you were on, but he was very attached to a pink rose called Lady Lavinia, which we still grow in the Hall, actually, so he ended up fighting both sides at once. He lived, too, because everyone thought it was bad luck to kill a madman. That’s what you need to know about my family: We might be pigheaded and stupid, but we do fight””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld series, 1992, “The Fifth Elephant”
A family legacy of stubbornness and fighting spirit is humorously portrayed through an ancestor who fought both sides and survived due to superstition.
In simple terms: Family is stubborn and fights.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your quirks and fight for what matters.
Themes
family
stubbornness
identity
humor
legacy
Mood
playful
defiant
reflective
Type
anecdotal
humorous
character‑driven
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- personal identity
- conflict resolution
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
Ancestral myth
self‑acceptance
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your family history shape your choices?
- Do you celebrate stubbornness or seek balance?
A Different Perspective
The anecdote may romanticize conflict and ignore peaceful alternatives.
