Behinds Quote by Terry Pratchett
“The thing about words is that meanings can twist just like a snake, and if you want to find snakes look for them behind words that have changed their meaning.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld series, 1990s
Words can shift meaning, so hidden truths lie in altered language.
In simple terms: Meanings shift; hidden truths appear in changed words.
Look for altered language to uncover hidden meaning.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- reading literature
- analyzing political rhetoric
- decoding legal documents
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify a word’s intended meaning?
- What clues signal a shift in language?
Meanings can be ambiguous, leading to misinterpretation.