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“The senior wizard in a world of magic had the same prospects of long-term employment as a pogo stick tester in a minefield.”

— Terry Pratchett

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Terry Pratchett Quote: “The senior wizard in a world of magic had the same prospects of long-term employment as a pogo stick tester in a minefield.”

“The senior wizard in a world of magic had the same prospects of long-term employment as a pogo stick tester in a minefield.”

— Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett Quote: “The senior wizard in a world of magic had the same prospects of long-term employment as a pogo stick tester in a minefield.”

Terry Pratchett Quote: “The senior wizard in a world of magic had the same prospects of long-term employment as a pogo stick tester in a minefield.”

Terry Pratchett Quote: “The senior wizard in a world of magic had the same prospects of long-term employment as a pogo stick tester in a minefield.”

Terry Pratchett Quote: “The senior wizard in a world of magic had the same prospects of long-term employment as a pogo stick tester in a minefield.”

Terry Pratchett Quote: “The senior wizard in a world of magic had the same prospects of long-term employment as a pogo stick tester in a minefield.”

Terry Pratchett Quote: “The senior wizard in a world of magic had the same prospects of long-term employment as a pogo stick tester in a minefield.”

Terry Pratchett Quote: “The senior wizard in a world of magic had the same prospects of long-term employment as a pogo stick tester in a minefield.”

Terry Pratchett Quote: “The senior wizard in a world of magic had the same prospects of long-term employment as a pogo stick tester in a minefield.”

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