Believe in your dreams Quote by Terry Pratchett
““Witches are naturally nosy,” said Miss Tick, standing up. “Well, I must go. I hope we shall meet again. I will give you some free advice, though.” “Will it cost me anything?” “What? I just said it was free!” said Miss Tick. “Yes, but my father said that free advice often turns out to be expensive,” said Tiffany. Miss Tick sniffed. “You could say this advice is priceless,” she said, “Are you listening?” “Yes,” said Tiffany. “Good. Now...if you trust in yourself...” “Yes?” “...and believe in your dreams...” “Yes?” “...and follow your star...” Miss Tick went on. “Yes?” “...you’ll still be beaten by people who spent their time working hard and learning things and weren’t so lazy. Goodbye.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Discworld series, 1990s, novel featuring Miss Tick
A witty exchange about free advice that ultimately costs effort and perseverance
In simple terms: Free advice often hides hidden costs
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden costs of easy solutions
Themes
humor
advice
effort
perseverance
Mood
witty
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal growth
- learning new skills
- hard work vs shortcuts
Key Concepts
cost of knowledge
self‑trust
dreams
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you evaluate the true price of advice?
- How does self‑trust affect outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Advice without effort may lead to disappointment
