Quote by Terry Pratchett

And that's what I don't like about magic, Captain. 'cos it's magic. You can't ask questions, it's magic. It doesn't explain anything, it's magic. You don't know where it comes from, it's magic! That's what I don't like about magic, it does everything by magic!

And that's what I don't like about magic, Captain. 'cos it's

Summary

This quote highlights a frustration with magic as a concept. The speaker critiques magic because it cannot be questioned or explained. They find it unsatisfactory that magic operates without revealing its source or providing any concrete answers. The speaker's discomfort stems from the lack of understanding and reliance on magic to accomplish feats without logical explanations. They express a preference for understanding and tangible explanations over the unexplained mysteries of magic.

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Humor Funny Science Fiction Fantasy Magic

By Terry Pratchett

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