Terry PratchettIt's political, sir. Apparently he wants a return to the values and traditions that made the city great, sir." "Does he _know_ what those values and traditions _were_?" said Vimes, aghast.
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The quote, "It's political, sir. Apparently he wants a return to the values and traditions that made the city great, sir," is a part of a conversation between Commander Vimes of the City Watch and a messenger from the Patrician of Ankh-Morpork. On this occasion, Vimes is incredulous at the news that the Patrician has sent for him, and demands to know what it is that he is supposed to do. The messenger responds by explaining that the Patrician wishes to make amends with everyone in Ankh-Morpork, and there is some kind of political agenda behind it all.
Vimes becomes angry at this claim, causing the messenger to take offense. As they continue their argument, Vimes explains that "the right sort of person" would never say such things about "the right sort of people." This shows how people can become blinded by their own personal opinions and beliefs.
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