Quote by Terry Pratchett

As they say in Discworld, we are trying to unravel the Mighty Infinite using a language which was designed to tell one another where the fresh fruit was.

As they say in Discworld, we are trying to unravel the Might

Summary

This quote humorously implies that humanity is attempting to comprehend an unfathomable and complex universe using language that was originally created for simple tasks like communication and daily observations. It highlights the limitations of human understanding and the paradoxical nature of using mundane tools to decipher the profound mysteries of the world. In the context of Discworld, a fictional universe created by Terry Pratchett, it emphasizes the absurdity and inherent folly in trying to comprehend the ultimate cosmic truths with limited linguistic means.

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By Terry Pratchett

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