Quote by Terry Pratchett

ALL THINGS THAT ARE, ARE OURS. BUT WE MUST CARE. FOR IF WE DO NOT CARE, WE DO NOT EXIST. IF WE DO NOT EXIST, THEN THERE IS NOTHING BUT BLIND OBLIVION. AND EVEN OBLIVION MUST END SOMEDAY. LORD, WILL YOU GRANT ME JUST A LITTLE TIME? FOR THE PROPER BALANCE OF THINGS. TO RETURN WHAT WAS GIVEN. FOR THE SAKE OF PRISONERS AND THE FLIGHT OF BIRDS.Death took a step backwards.It was impossible to read expression in Azrael's features.Death glanced sideways at the servants. LORD, WHAT CAN THE HARVEST HOPE FOR, IF NOT FOR THE CARE OF THE REAPER MAN?

ALL THINGS THAT ARE, ARE OURS. BUT WE MUST CARE. FOR IF WE D

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of caring and taking responsibility for the things around us, as without care, there is no existence. It speaks of the finite nature of life, acknowledging that even oblivion will eventually come to an end. The narrator, symbolizing death, requests more time from a higher power to maintain a proper balance and fulfill obligations. The quote reflects the idea that the wellbeing of prisoners and the freedom of birds rely on the care provided by those in power. Ultimately, it highlights the interconnectedness of all things and the need for compassion and nurturing.

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