But we were dragons. We were supposed to be cruel, cunning, heartless and terrible. But this much I can tell you, we never burned and tortured and ripped one another apart and called it morality.

Terry Pratchett
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  2. It is said that your life flashes before your eyes just before you die. That is true, it's called Life.

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  4. Wisdom comes from experience. Experience is often a result of lack of wisdom.

  5. I meant, " said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?" Death thought about it. C A T S, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.

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