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2026-07-20 16:29 UTC

“I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?" Death thought about it. CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.” ― Terry Pratchett, Sourcery #CatsOfMastodon #cats #cat #floof #MastoCats #PhotoMonday #Photography #StreetPhotography #Photo #Quote #quotes #Discworld

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@fringemagnet@sunny.garden 2026-07-20 17:16

Re: the "cats are nice" Discworld quote. One of my favourite ongoing themes from the books is Death's affectionate relationship with cats. I think it's deeply representative of Pratchett's talent. Apart from his trademark caustic humour, he managed to make the embodiment of the Grim Reaper a complex, sympathetic, even arguably kind character. Death is someone who genuinely cares about people, carries a fierce sense of justice, experiences loneliness, and ultimately forms a deeply caring bond with cats. This has always been one of my favourite officially licensed Discworld illustrations by Boris Sokolovsky, which I think depicts that angle of Death perfectly. #Discworld #TerryPratchett #Books #Bookstodon #art #MastoArt #Cat #Cats

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@akamran@indieweb.social 2026-07-20 21:21

@fringemagnet@sunny.garden this is exactly where I'm at today. Cats are the only thing.

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