Quote by Terry Pratchett

He had a notebook. He took notes in it. It was always useful. And them Sybil, gods bless her, had brought him this fifteen-function imp which did so many other things, although as far as he could see at least ten of its functions consisted of apologizing for its inefficiency in the other five.

He had a notebook. He took notes in it. It was always useful

Summary

This quote highlights the practicality and usefulness of having a notebook. The character in the quote recognizes the value of taking notes as it helps him remember important things. Additionally, Sybil's kind gesture of gifting him a fifteen-function imp emphasizes the significance of technology in enhancing efficiency. However, the irony arises as the imp seems to apologize for its inability to perform certain tasks effectively, implying that despite the multiplicity of functions, it may not be as efficient as promised. Overall, the quote emphasizes the importance of simplicity and reliability in tools and devices.

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