Quote by Terry Pratchett

Rincewind could scream for mercy in nineteen languages, and just scream in another forty-four.

Rincewind could scream for mercy in nineteen languages, and

Summary

This quote humorously highlights Rincewind's inability to effectively communicate or solve problems. Despite knowing numerous languages, he is seemingly proficient only in expressing fear or panic. This is a playful way of emphasizing Rincewind's character as a bumbling and cowardly individual who relies on screaming rather than finding sensible solutions.

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By Terry Pratchett

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