Terry Pratchett quote: You Say To People 'Throw Off Your Chains' And They Make New Chains For Themselves?

You Say To People 'Throw Off Your Chains' And They Make New Chains For Themselves?

~ Terry Pratchett ~

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You Say To People 'Throw Off Your Chains' And They Make New Chains For Themselves?

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