It cannot be said often enough that science fiction as a genre is incredibly educational – and Im speaking the written science fiction, not Star Trek. Science fiction writers tend to fill their books if theyre clever with little bits of interesting stuff and real stuff. – Terry Pratchett
The truth may be out there, but lies are inside your head. – Terry Pratchett
They say a little knowledge is a dangerous thing, but its not one half so bad as a lot of ignorance. – Terry Pratchett
Only in our dreams are we free. The rest of the time we need wages. – Terry Pratchett
All sounds are sharper in winter; the air transmits better. At night I hear more distinctly the steady roar of the North Mountain. In summer it is a sort of complacent purr, as the breezes stroke down its sides; but in winter always the same low, sullen growl. – John Burroughs, “The Snow-Walkers,” 1866