Terry Pratchett

"One of the recurring philosophical questions is: 'Does a falling tree in the forest make a sound when there is no one to hear?' Which says something about the nature of philosophers , because there is always someone in a forest. It may only be a badger, wondering what that cracking noise was, or a squirrel a bit puzzled by all the scenery going upwards, but someone."

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Source: Terry Pratchett (2008). “Small Gods: (Discworld Novel 13)”, p.10, Random House

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Terry Pratchett

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Terry Pratchett was a British author known for his satirical fantasy series 'Discworld', which explores complex themes through humor and wit.

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