--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And all the stories had, somewhere, the…" description: "\"And all the stories had, somewhere, the witch. The wicked old witch. And Tiffany had thought: Where's the evidence?\" — Terry Pratchett" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e72/terry-pratchett-19_evidence_and-all-the-stories-had-somewhere-the-wi_2971814.jpg" --- # And all the stories had, somewhere, the witch. The wicked… ![“And all the stories had, somewhere, the witch. The wicked old witch. And Tiffany had thought: Where's the evidence?” quote by Terry Pratchett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e72/terry-pratchett-19_evidence_and-all-the-stories-had-somewhere-the-wi_2971814.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e72/terry-pratchett-19_evidence_and-all-the-stories-had-somewhere-the-wi_2971814.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e72/terry-pratchett-19_evidence_and-all-the-stories-had-somewhere-the-wi_2971814.jpg) > “And all the stories had, somewhere, the witch. The wicked old witch. And Tiffany had thought: Where's the evidence?” [Terry Pratchett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/terry-pratchett/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Stories often feature a witch, prompting curiosity about evidence of magic. **In simple terms:** Stories include witches; characters wonders about proof. Key Takeaway Question assumptions about the supernatural. Themes fantasy witches curiosity Mood playful inquisitive Type fantastical literary When to use this quote - reading - writing - film - games Key Concepts literature mythology Questions to Reflect On - What does the witch represent? - How does belief shape narrative? 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