How we cite our quotes: (Story.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"I thought Fate didn't go in for that sort of bargaining. I thought Fate was implacable," said Rincewind. "Normally, yes. But you two have been thorns in his side for some time. He specified that the sacrifices should be you. He allowed you to escape from the pirates. He allowed you to drift into the Circumfence. Fate can be one mean god at times." (4.13.62-63)
If Rincewind is the frog, then Fate must be the tide. If that's the case, then there's no way Rincewind can win in the end. But we're going to root for him until the end anyway.