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Cats Quote by Terry Pratchett

“Witches were a bit like cats. They didn’t much like one another’s company but they did like to know where all the other witches were, just in case they needed them. And what you might need them for was to tell you, as a friend, that you were beginning to cackle.” quote by Terry Pratchett
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““Witches were a bit like cats. They didn’t much like one another’s company but they did like to know where all the other witches were, just in case they needed them. And what you might need them for was to tell you, as a friend, that you were beginning to cackle.””

Terry Pratchett

About This Quote

Source Book: Discworld series, novel "Witches Abroad", 1991

Witches keep a cautious distance yet stay aware of each other's whereabouts for mutual aid, offering honest feedback when someone is losing composure.

In simple terms: Witches are wary but supportive, watching each other for help.

Key Takeaway

Stay connected, offer honest support.

Themes

community friendship vigilance

Mood

playful thoughtful

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • workplace teams
  • friend groups
  • online forums
  • support circles

Key Concepts

mutual aid social networks self‑awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance privacy with helpful oversight?
  • When is honest feedback more harmful than helpful?
A Different Perspective

May lead to gossip or mistrust if not balanced.

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