A Quote by Terry Pratchett

A Thaum is the basic unit of magical strength. It has been universally established as the amount of magic needed to create one small white pigeon or three normal-sized billiard balls.

Terry Pratchett

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Terry Pratchett
English - Author
April 28, 1948 - March 12, 2015

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