Men marched away, Vimes. And men marched back. How glorious the battles would have been that they never had to fight!

~ Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett Discworld Jingo Vetinari Vimes War

People are content to wait a long time for salvation, but expect dinner to turn up within the hour.

~ Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett Dinner Revolution Salvation Vimes

Where do you think they've gone?' he said.'Where what?' said Lady Ramkin, temporarily halted.'The dragons. You know. Errol and his wi - female.''Oh, somewhere isolated and rocky, I should imagine,' said Lady Ramkin. 'Favourite country for dragons.''But it - she's a magical animal,' said Vimes. 'What'll happen when the magic goes away?'Lady Ramkin gave him a shy smile.'Most people seem to manage,' she said.She reached across the table and touched his hand.

~ Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett Dragons Ramkin Sybil Vimes

Heroes get kingdoms and princesses, and they take regular exercise, and when they smile the light glints off their teeth, ting

~ Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett Heroes Vimes