If per capita was a problem, decapita could be arranged
~ Terry Pratchett
Men marched away, Vimes. And men marched back. How glorious the battles would have been that they never had to fight!
I think it is just a matter of getting into the mind of the writer,” Vetinari went on, looking at a letter covered with grubby fingerprints and what looked like the remains of someone’s breakfast. He added: “In some cases, I imagine, there is a lot of room.
It’s bad enough barging into Guild property, but we’ll get into really serious trouble if we shoot anyone. Lord Vetinari won’t stop at sarcasm. He might use’ - Colon swallowed - ‘irony.
I have to ask, sir...Why does it have to be done like this?Vetinari smiled. Can you keep a secret, Mister Lipwig?Oh, yes, sir. I've kept lots.Capital. And the point is, so can I. You do not need to know.