Quote by Terry Pratchett

Elves are wonderful. They provoke wonder.<br/>Elves are marvellous. They cause marvels.<br/>Elves are fantastic. They create fantasies.<br/>Elves are glamorous. They project glamour.<br/>Elves are enchanting. They weave enchantment.<br/>Elves are terrific. They beget terror.<br/>The thing about words is that meanings can twist just like a snake, and if you want to find snakes look for them behind words that have changed their meaning.<br/>No one ever said elves are nice.<br/>Elves are bad.

Elves are wonderful. They provoke wonder.<br/>Elves are marv

Summary

This quote emphasizes the multifaceted nature of elves. It describes them as beings that possess the power to evoke wonder, create marvels, inspire fantasies, project glamour, weave enchantment, and even induce terror. It suggests that the perception of elves can vary greatly depending on the context and the perspective of the observer. Furthermore, it highlights the malleability of language and how meanings of words can change over time, cautioning that one should be wary of assumptions and explore beyond the surface to uncover the truth. Ultimately, this quote challenges the conventional notion of elves being purely good and instead suggests that they can also have negative qualities.

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