Stares Quote by Terry Pratchett
““Standing around watching people was, of course, Ankh-Morpork’s leading industry. The place was a net exporter of penetrating stares.””
About This Quote
Source Discworld Novel: "Going Postal", 2004
Ankh‑Morpork’s main industry is observing people, exporting penetrating stares.
In simple terms: The city trades in observation and judgment.
Key Takeaway
Be aware of being watched.
Themes
society
observation
judgment
humor
Mood
witty
satirical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- urban life
- media consumption
- interpersonal dynamics
Key Concepts
social scrutiny
cultural satire
Questions to Reflect On
- How does observation shape behavior?
- What are the costs of constant scrutiny?
A Different Perspective
Satire may exaggerate reality.
![“[A]s I stepped over the curb, I became excruciatingly aware of my skin color, and my heart pounded with social anxiety. In going around a single block, I got stares. Mine was the only white face around, and for five minutes, five blocks from my home, I was a stranger in a strange land. . . .” quote by Jared Taylor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3cb/jared-taylor-14340_anxiety_a-s-i-stepped-over-the-curb-i-became-exc_233219.jpg)
