Quote by Terry Pratchett

The reaper does not listen to the harvest.

The reaper does not listen to the harvest.

Summary

This quote suggests that nature or fate does not take into consideration the desires or pleas of those who are affected by its actions. It implies that the cycle of life and death, represented by the reaper, is impersonal and indifferent to the needs or wants of individuals. It implies a sense of powerlessness and a lack of control over one's destiny in the face of larger forces at play.

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Death Harvest Reaper

By Terry Pratchett

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