Quote by Terry Pratchett

WHO KNOWS WHAT EVIL LURKS IN THE HEART OF MEN?The Death of Rats looked up from the feast of the potato. SQUEAK, he said.Death waved a hand dismissively. WELL, YES, OBVIOUSLY ME, he said. I JUST WONDERED IF THERE WAS ANYONE ELSE.

WHO KNOWS WHAT EVIL LURKS IN THE HEART OF MEN?The Death of R

Summary

This quote, from Terry Pratchett's book "Reaper Man," humorously highlights the vast understanding Death has of the evil present in human beings. Presented in a lighthearted conversation between Death and the Death of Rats, it conveys that Death is well aware of the darkness that resides within individuals and amusingly ponders if anyone else possesses such insight. This quote ultimately reminds us of the inherent capacity for both good and evil within humanity and implies that Death, being tasked with collecting souls, is uniquely acquainted with this aspect of human nature.

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Death Truth Knowledge Evil Squeak

By Terry Pratchett

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