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“There's a door." "Where does it go?" "It stays where it is, I think.” quote by Terry Pratchett
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“There's a door." "Where does it go?" "It stays where it is, I think.”

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

Source Novel: Discworld, 1990

A door’s existence is constant; its purpose is defined by perception, suggesting reality is shaped by belief.

In simple terms: Doors stay fixed; meaning depends on perception.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about reality.

Themes

fantasy philosophy perception

Mood

playful thought‑provoking

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • reading
  • creative writing
  • critical thinking

Key Concepts

existential inquiry subjective reality imagination

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does perception shape what you consider real?
  • What doors in life are defined by belief?
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