Crime-scene-investigation Quote by Terry Pratchett
““The footprints go this way," said Cuddy, "and then they return. But the ones coming back aren't so deep as the ones going. You can see they're later ones because they're over the top of the other ones. So he was heavier than he was coming back, yes?" "Right," said Detritus. "So that means...?" "He lose weight?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld, “The Fifth Elephant” by Terry Pratchett, 1999
Weight loss is measured by the depth of footprints; heavier returns leave shallower marks, implying loss of mass over a journey.
In simple terms: Footprints become shallower when weight is lost.
Key Takeaway
Observe physical signs to infer change.
Themes
physics
observation
change
weight loss
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
observational
scientific
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Hiking
- tracking
- forensic investigation
- personal health monitoring
Key Concepts
Physics of pressure
mass distribution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you differentiate weight loss from other factors?
- What other signs indicate change?
A Different Perspective
Footprint depth can be affected by terrain, not just weight.
