I think that sick people in Ankh-Morpork generally go to a vet. It's generally a better bet. There's more pressure on a vet to get it right. People say it was god's will when granny dies, but they get angry when they lose a cow.

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the hypocrisy and inconsistency in people's attitudes towards medical care. It suggests that in the fictional city of Ankh-Morpork, where there is more faith in a veterinarian's ability to heal animals, there is less acceptance or resignation to the idea of "God's will" when humans fall sick or die. The quote points out that some individuals place more importance on the well-being of their livestock than on their fellow human beings, reflecting a skewed perspective on life and the value attributed to different species.

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