Quote by Terry Pratchett

Vimes took the view that life was so full of things happening erratically in all directions that the chances of any of them making some kind of relevant sense were remote in the extreme. Colon, being by nature more optimistic and by intellect a good deal slower, was still at the Clues are Important stage.

Vimes took the view that life was so full of things happenin

Summary

This quote highlights the contrasting perspectives of two characters, Vimes and Colon, on the chaotic nature of life. Vimes believes that the events and occurrences in life are so arbitrary and unpredictable that trying to find any meaningful connections or reasons behind them is highly unlikely. On the other hand, Colon is more optimistic and believes that clues and patterns exist, suggesting a more purposeful order in life. Vimes' viewpoint implies a sense of resignation and acceptance of the randomness of life, while Colon's reflects a hopeful inclination to search for meaning and significance.

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Meaning Clues Randomness

By Terry Pratchett

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