Quote by Terry Pratchett

The whole of life is just like watching a film. Only it's as though you always get in ten minutes after the big picture has started, and no-one will tell you the plot, so you have to work it out all yourself from the clues.

The whole of life is just like watching a film. Only it's as

Summary

This quote suggests that life is akin to watching a movie, where one feels constantly late and uninformed about the plot. Just like entering a film after it has begun, we find ourselves in the midst of events with limited knowledge. The quote emphasizes the need to piece together the story on our own, relying on subtle hints and cues along the way. It exemplifies the idea that life is a continuous process of deciphering and understanding the world around us, without any predetermined guidance.

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By Terry Pratchett

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