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“They felt, in fact, tremendously bucked-up, which was how Lady Ramkin would almost certainly have put it and which was definitely several letters of the alphabet away from how they normally felt.” quote by Terry Pratchett
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“They felt, in fact, tremendously bucked-up, which was how Lady Ramkin would almost certainly have put it and which was definitely several letters of the alphabet away from how they normally felt.”

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

Source Novel: Discworld – The Colour of Magic, 1983

They felt unusually confident, far beyond their normal mood, as if described by a flamboyant character.

In simple terms: They felt unusually confident, far beyond their normal mood.

Key Takeaway

Embrace confidence when it arises.

Themes

confidence selfesteem character humor

Mood

lighthearted playful

Type

literary humorous

When to use this quote

  • social gatherings
  • career opportunities
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

pride self‑perception social comparison

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you felt unexpectedly confident?
  • How did it affect your actions?
A Different Perspective

Confidence may be temporary and lead to overconfidence.

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