Feet of Clay (Discworld, #19; City Watch, #3)

by Terry Pratchett

I AM DEATH, NOT TAXES. I TURN UP ONLY ONCE. The shade of Mr. Hopkinson began to fade. “It’s simply that I’ve always tried to plan ahead in a sensible way . . .” I FIND THE BEST APPROACH IS TO TAKE LIFE AS IT COMES. “That seems very irresponsible . . .” IT’S ALWAYS WORKED FOR ME.

“Oh, I never tell her anything,” said Carrot. “She makes up her own mind.”