Quote by Terry Pratchett

Good evening, gentlemen!' said the vampire. 'Please pay attention. I am a vampire, which is to say, I am a bundle of repressed instincts held together with spit and coffee. It would be wrong to say that violent, tearing carnage does not come easily to me. It's tearing your throats out that doesn't come easily to me. Please don't make it any harder.

Good evening, gentlemen!' said the vampire. 'Please pay atte

Summary

In this quote, the vampire acknowledges his true nature as a creature driven by violent and savage instincts. He reveals that he struggles to resist the urge to engage in carnage and harm others. While it may be effortless for him to cause destruction, he expresses his reluctance and difficulty in actually taking lives. The vampire pleads with the gentlemen to understand his inner struggle and to not provoke him, emphasizing the desire for restraint and peace.

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Humor Funny Discworld Vampires

By Terry Pratchett

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