When you can flatten entire cities at a whim, a tendency towards quiet…

Terry Pratchett
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When you can flatten entire cities at a whim, a tendency towards quiet reflection and seeing-things-from-the-other-fellow's-point- of-view is seldom necessary. ✨ Small Gods. Book by ‎Terry Pratchett, 1992.
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