“After all, people seemed quite easy about having their rights and liberties taken away by those they looked up to, but somehow a space on the perch was a slap in the face, and treated as such.”

British fantasy writer (1948–2015) whose Discworld series redefined speculative fiction with satirical wit and intricate world-building. He blended humor, philosophy, and social commentary into stories that explored human nature and the absurdities of existence.