Quote by Terry Pratchett

I don't like the place at all. It's all wrong. An imposition on the Landscape. I reckon that Stonehenge was build by the contemporary equivalent of Microsoft, whereas Avebury was definitely an Apple circle.

I don't like the place at all. It's all wrong. An imposition

Summary

This quote humorously compares Stonehenge and Avebury, two famous prehistoric stone circles in England, to the rivalry between Microsoft and Apple. The speaker expresses their dislike for Stonehenge, likening it to Microsoft, implying it is out of place and intrusive in the landscape. On the other hand, they suggest that Avebury is comparable to Apple, implying it blends better with its surroundings. The quote playfully combines ancient monuments and modern technology companies to convey the speaker's preference for Avebury over Stonehenge.

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By Terry Pratchett

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