Sam Vimes, the beloved character from Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series, is known for his wit, wisdom, and dry sense of humor. As the Commander of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch, Vimes is tasked with keeping order in a chaotic and magical city. Throughout the series, he offers a plethora of insightful quotes that resonate with readers. Whether you’re a fan of the books or in need of some inspiration, here are some memorable Sam Vimes quotes to ponder.
1. “It’s not enough to be able to pick up a sword. You have to know which end to poke into the enemy.”
2. “The reason that clichés become clichés is that they are the hammers and screwdrivers in the toolbox of communication.”
3. “The enemy isn’t men, or women, it’s bloody stupid people and no one has the right to be stupid.”
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4. “The truth may be out there, but the lies are inside your head.”
5. “Evil begins when you begin to treat people as things.”
6. “There’s no justice. There’s just us.”
7. “If you have enough book space, I don’t want to talk to you.”
8. “I used to think that the world was flat, and that you’d fall off the edge. Then I thought that the world was round, and that you’d fall off the side. Now I’m not so sure that the world is round.”
9. “The presence of those seeking the truth is infinitely to be preferred to the presence of those who think they’ve found it.”
10. “The reason that clichés become clichés is that they are the hammers and screwdrivers in the toolbox of communication.”
11. “The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.”
12. “You can’t give her that!” she screamed. “It’s not safe!”
13. “You should try not to talk so much, friend. You’ll sound far less stupid that way.”
14. “The pen is mightier than the sword if the sword is very short, and the pen is very sharp.”
15. “People who are rather more than six feet tall and nearly as broad across the shoulders often have uneventful journeys. People jump out at them from behind rocks then say things like, ‘Oh. Sorry. I thought you were someone else.'”
16. “It was said that the principal goal of warfare is to get to a point where you can’t lose. The City Watch had achieved this by always being on the side of humanity, although it also took the view that humanity was sometimes on the wrong side of the law.”
17. “The intelligence of that creature known as a crowd is the square root of the number of people in it.”
18. “I’ve learned to be a cynic in order to take things seriously. I’d rather laugh in the face of the universe, then give it the satisfaction of knowing I’m scared.”
19. “The reason that clichés become clichés is that they are the hammers and screwdrivers in the toolbox of communication.”
20. “We who think we are about to die will laugh at anything.”
These quotes from Sam Vimes offer a glimpse into the complex and thought-provoking world of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. Whether it’s a humorous observation about life or a deep reflection on humanity, Vimes’ words leave a lasting impact. So, take a moment to read and reflect on these quotes, and perhaps even find some inspiration in them.
