# Quote — Terry Pratchett, Equal Rites

> Granny had counted the temples with a thoughtful look in her eyes; gods were always demanding that their followers acted other than according to their true natures, and the human fallout this caused made plenty of work for witches.

- Author: [Terry Pratchett](https://www.leafyquotes.com/terry-pratchett.md)
- Book: [Equal Rites](https://www.leafyquotes.com/terry-pratchett/equal-rites.md)
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- Topics: [religion](https://www.leafyquotes.com/topics/religion.md), [god](https://www.leafyquotes.com/topics/god.md)
- Quote page: https://www.leafyquotes.com/terry-pratchett/equal-rites/granny-had-counted

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