--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Granny Weatherwax was a witch. That was…" description: "\"“Granny Weatherwax was a witch. That was quite acceptable in the Ramtops, and no one had a bad word to say about witches. At least, not if he wanted to..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6e7/terry-pratchett-19_bad-word_granny-weatherwax-was-a-witch-that-was-q_1893432.jpg" --- # Granny Weatherwax was a witch. That was quite acceptable… ![“Granny Weatherwax was a witch. That was quite acceptable in the Ramtops, and no one had a bad word to say about witches. At least, not if he wanted to wake up in the morning the same shape as he went to bed.” quote by Terry Pratchett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6e7/terry-pratchett-19_bad-word_granny-weatherwax-was-a-witch-that-was-q_1893432.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6e7/terry-pratchett-19_bad-word_granny-weatherwax-was-a-witch-that-was-q_1893432.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6e7/terry-pratchett-19_bad-word_granny-weatherwax-was-a-witch-that-was-q_1893432.jpg) > ““Granny Weatherwax was a witch. That was quite acceptable in the Ramtops, and no one had a bad word to say about witches. At least, not if he wanted to wake up in the morning the same shape as he went to bed.”” [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. Witches are accepted in some societies, but fear of transformation can deter honesty. **In simple terms:** Witches are okay, but people fear change. Key Takeaway Accept differences, avoid judging based on fear. Themes acceptance identity fear of change societal norms honesty Mood thoughtful reflective Type cultural social commentary When to use this quote - community gatherings - political debates - personal relationships - cultural festivals Key Concepts folk belief social conformity personal identity Questions to Reflect On - How do we recognize hidden biases in seemingly open societies? - What does “shape” symbolize in personal transformation? 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