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“Scuse me, ’scuse me,” said a voice from beside him. He looked down this time at a dirty, half-scorched cat, who grinned at him. “Did that cat just speak?” asked the mayor. Maurice looked around. “Which one?” he said. “You! Did you just talk?” “Would you feel better if I said no?” said Maurice.” quote by Terry Pratchett
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““Scuse me, ’scuse me,” said a voice from beside him. He looked down this time at a dirty, half-scorched cat, who grinned at him. “Did that cat just speak?” asked the mayor. Maurice looked around. “Which one?” he said. “You! Did you just talk?” “Would you feel better if I said no?” said Maurice.””

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

Source Novel: Discworld, 1990

A cat speaks, prompting existential questioning about communication.

In simple terms: Cat speaks, causing doubt.

Key Takeaway

Question reality.

Themes

communication reality humor

Mood

playful quirky

Type

fiction philosophical

When to use this quote

  • storytelling
  • language study
  • mindfulness

Key Concepts

fantasy metaphysics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you ask a talking cat?
  • How do you verify reality?
A Different Perspective

Absurdity can distract from truth.

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