--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I thought dwarfs loved gold,\" said Angua…" description: "\"“I thought dwarfs loved gold,\" said Angua. \"They just say that to get it into bed.”\" — Terry Pratchett" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d34/terry-pratchett-19_discworld_i-thought-dwarfs-loved-gold-said-angua-t_881467.jpg" --- # I thought dwarfs loved gold," said Angua. "They just say… ![“I thought dwarfs loved gold," said Angua. "They just say that to get it into bed.” quote by Terry Pratchett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d34/terry-pratchett-19_discworld_i-thought-dwarfs-loved-gold-said-angua-t_881467.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d34/terry-pratchett-19_discworld_i-thought-dwarfs-loved-gold-said-angua-t_881467.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d34/terry-pratchett-19_discworld_i-thought-dwarfs-loved-gold-said-angua-t_881467.jpg) > ““I thought dwarfs loved gold," said Angua. "They just say that to get it into 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. People often rationalize desires with false narratives. **In simple terms:** Excuses mask true motives. Key Takeaway Question your justifications. Themes motivation deception desire Mood witty critical Type satirical philosophical When to use this quote - relationships - financial decisions - personal ambition Key Concepts psychology storytelling Questions to Reflect On - Why do we create stories to justify wants? - Can honesty improve outcomes? A Different Perspective Not all excuses are harmless. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Discworld](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/discworld/) ## Related quotes > [“gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold" 'Is there a chorus?' "Gold, gold, gold, gold, gold".' said Hwel. 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