Quote by Terry Pratchett

If per capita was a problem, decapita could be arranged

If per capita was a problem, decapita could be arranged

Summary

This quote is a playful and sarcastic way of suggesting that if the issue at hand involves dividing resources or wealth equally among individuals (per capita), then a drastic solution could be to physically remove everyone's heads (decapita), implying an extreme measure to ensure absolute equality. It conveys a sense of irony by pointing out the absurdity of the suggestion, highlighting the importance of finding more sensible and fair solutions to address problems related to distribution or allocation.

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By Terry Pratchett

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