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

by Terry Pratchett

“They think they want good government and justice for all, Vimes, yet what is it they really crave, deep in their hearts? Only that things go on as normal and tomorrow is pretty much like today.”

There’s lots of people will help you with the alcohol business, but there’s no one out there arranging little meetings where you can stand up and say, ‘My name is Sam and I’m a really suspicious bastard.’”

“It’s the most menacing dwarf battle-cry there is! Once it’s been shouted someone has to be killed!” “What’s it mean?” “Today Is A Good Day For Someone Else To Die!”

Only crimes could take place in darkness. Punishment had to be done in the light.

A True Atheist Thinks Of The Gods Constantly, Albeit In Terms Of Denial. Therefore, Atheism Is A Form Of Belief. If The Atheist Truly Did Not Believe, He Or She Would Not Bother To Deny.”

“What Better Work For One Who Loves Freedom Than The Job Of Watchman? Law Is The Servant of Freedom. Freedom Without Limits Is Just A Word,”