Quote by Terry Pratchett

You couldn't say 'I had orders.' You couldn't say 'It's not fair.' No one was listening. There were no Words. You owned yourself. [...] Not 'Thou Shalt Not'. Say 'I Will Not'.

You couldn't say 'I had orders.' You couldn't say 'It's not

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and agency. It suggests that excuses such as having orders or perceiving unfairness are futile because no one is truly listening or will change the circumstances. The quote encourages individuals to take ownership of their actions and choices and to exercise their own will and determination instead of expecting external forces to dictate their lives. By saying "I will not" instead of relying on external commandments, one asserts their self-determination and asserts control over their own destiny.

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Atheism Discworld Morality Without Religion The Individual

By Terry Pratchett

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