Quote by Terry Pratchett

It was octarine, the colour of magic. It was alive and glowing and vibrant and it was the undisputed pigment of the imagination, because wherever it appeared it was a sign that mere matter was a servant of the powers of the magical mind. It was enchantment itself.But Rincewind always thought it looked a sort of greenish-purple.

It was octarine, the colour of magic. It was alive and glowi

Summary

This quote, from Terry Pratchett's novel "The Colour of Magic," humorously highlights the subjective nature of perception. While octarine, a magical color, is described as vivid and representative of imagination, the protagonist, Rincewind, sees it as a greenish-purple shade. The quote playfully demonstrates that even fantastical elements like magic can be seen differently by individuals, suggesting that reality is often colored by personal perspectives and experiences.

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By Terry Pratchett

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