How we cite our quotes: (Story.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
It is embarrassing to know that one is a god of a world that only exists because every improbability curve must have its far end; especially when one can peer into other dimensions at worlds whose Creators had more mechanical aptitude than imagination. No wonder, then, that the Disc gods spend more time in bickering than in omnicognizance. (2.Prologue.4)
Wow, even the Disc's gods are dissatisfied with their existence. What hope do all those mortal characters have at finding satisfaction with their lives?
Quote #5
"That's just fantasy, said Twoflower. "I know. That's the trouble." Rincewind sighed again. It was all very well going on about pure logic and how the universe was ruled by logic and the harmony of numbers, but the plain fact of the matter was that the Disc was manifestly traversing space on the back of a giant turtle and the gods had a habit of going around to atheists' houses and smashing their windows. (2.1.14-15)
As we mentioned, Rincewind has had enough of the whole magic schtick. He wants something a little more, say, scientific in his life—then things would be better for him. Oh, if he only knew….
Quote #6
Death, although exceptionally busy at all times, decided that He now had a hobby. There was something about the wizard that irked Him beyond measure. He didn't keep appointments, for one thing. I'LL GET YOU YET, CULLY, said Death, in the voice like the slamming of leaden coffin lids, SEE IF I DON'T. (2.13.2-3)
Even Death itself can grow dissatisfied. Now we know there is no hope for those poor mortal characters. Especially Rincewind.