And how do you know that you’re mad?
Lewis Carroll
Madness question, Mental state, Self-awareness, Uncertainty inquiry, Sanity check
Lewis Carroll’s Quotes On Topics
Number Play | Education Humor | Future Vs Past | Curious Onlookers | Cherishing Life | Emotional Release | Puns | Fragility | Speaking Caution | Absurd Topics | Pure Heart | Personal Truth | Goal Achievement | Jabberwock Tale | Event Clarity | Living In The Moment | Story Progression | Social Behavior | Backward Thinking | Philosophical Thinking | More
More Lewis Carroll Quotes
“In proceeding to the dining-room, the gentleman gives one arm to the lady he escorts—it is unusual to offer both.” Lewis Carroll
Social etiquette, Dining manners, Gentlemanly conduct, Arm offering, Formalities, Social customs
Lewis Carroll Social etiquette, Dining manners, Gentlemanly conduct, Arm offering, Formalities, Social customs“I don’t want to take up literature in a money-making spirit, or be very anxious about making large profits, but selling it at a loss is another thing altogether, and an amusement I cannot well afford.” Lewis Carroll
Literature Value, Profit Concerns, Artistic Integrity, Money vs Passion, Creative Pursuit, Literary Ethics
Lewis Carroll Literature Value, Profit Concerns, Artistic Integrity, Money vs Passion, Creative Pursuit, Literary Ethics“Abstract qualities begin with capitals: the True, the Good, and the Beautiful—those are the things that pay.” Lewis Carroll
Abstract ideals, Moral values, True essence, Beautiful truths, Good principles, Rewarding beliefs
Lewis Carroll Abstract ideals, Moral values, True essence, Beautiful truths, Good principles, Rewarding beliefs“I warn you, dear child. If I lose my temper, you lose your head. Understand?” Lewis Carroll
Parental Authority, Warning Signs, Temper Control, Obedience, Consequences, Parenting Advice
Lewis Carroll Parental Authority, Warning Signs, Temper Control, Obedience, Consequences, Parenting Advice“I have proved by actual trial that a letter, that takes an hour to write, takes only about 3 minutes to read!” Lewis Carroll
Time contrast, Writing effort, Reading speed, Time perception, Task comparison, Speed analysis
Lewis Carroll Time contrast, Writing effort, Reading speed, Time perception, Task comparison, Speed analysis“There are three hundred and sixty-four days when you might get un-birthday presents, and only one for birthday presents, you know.” Lewis Carroll
Birthday Reflection, Celebration Norms, Annual Expectations, Gift Giving, Unusual Thoughts, Time Perspective
Lewis Carroll Birthday Reflection, Celebration Norms, Annual Expectations, Gift Giving, Unusual Thoughts, Time Perspective“You evidently do not suffer from “quotation-hunger” as I do! I get all the dictionaries of quotations I can meet with, as I always want to know where a quotation comes from.” Lewis Carroll
Quotation Obsession, Literary Curiosity, Quote Collection, Information Hunger, Reference Search, Book Passion
Lewis Carroll Quotation Obsession, Literary Curiosity, Quote Collection, Information Hunger, Reference Search, Book Passion“Un-dish-cover the fish, or dishcover the riddle.” Lewis Carroll
Uncover mystery, Hidden meaning, Fish symbol, Riddle solving, Puzzle challenge, Discovery task
Lewis Carroll Uncover mystery, Hidden meaning, Fish symbol, Riddle solving, Puzzle challenge, Discovery task“Can a Thing exist without any Attributes belonging to it?” Lewis Carroll
Existence question, Object attributes, Philosophical thought, Essential traits, Identity inquiry, Concept discussion
Lewis Carroll Existence question, Object attributes, Philosophical thought, Essential traits, Identity inquiry, Concept discussion“If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense.” Lewis Carroll
Personal fantasy, Imagination freedom, Nonsense world, Creative chaos, Alternative reality, Mind's playground
Lewis Carroll Personal fantasy, Imagination freedom, Nonsense world, Creative chaos, Alternative reality, Mind's playground“How she longed to get out of that dark hall, and wander about among those beds of bright flowers and those cool fountains, but she could not even get her head through the doorway.” Lewis Carroll
Desire for freedom, Restrained longing, Physical limitation, Escape yearning, Self-discovery, Wonderland exploration
Lewis Carroll Desire for freedom, Restrained longing, Physical limitation, Escape yearning, Self-discovery, Wonderland exploration“The White Rabbit put on his spectacles. Begin at the beginning, and go on till you come to the end: then stop.” Lewis Carroll
Structured Process, Task Completion, Sequential Thinking, Clear Instructions, Problem Solving, Focused Approach
Lewis Carroll Structured Process, Task Completion, Sequential Thinking, Clear Instructions, Problem Solving, Focused Approach“Is all our Life, then but a dream Seen faintly in the golden gleam Athwart Time’s dark resistless stream?” Lewis Carroll
Life’s meaning, Dream theory, Time's flow, Philosophical query, Golden gleam, Ephemeral existence
Lewis Carroll Life’s meaning, Dream theory, Time's flow, Philosophical query, Golden gleam, Ephemeral existence“There’s nothing a well-regulated child hates so much as regularity. I believe a really healthy boy would thoroughly enjoy Greek Grammar – if only he might stand on his head to learn it!” Lewis Carroll
Child Rebellion, Learning Styles, Regularity Rejection, Unconventional Learning, Education Approach, Playful Learning
Lewis Carroll Child Rebellion, Learning Styles, Regularity Rejection, Unconventional Learning, Education Approach, Playful Learning“I wish I could shut up like a telescope! I think I could, if I only knew how to begin.” Lewis Carroll
Telescope wish, Silence longing, Self-expression, Communication restraint, Desire for quiet, Humor expressed
Lewis Carroll Telescope wish, Silence longing, Self-expression, Communication restraint, Desire for quiet, Humor expressed“Little Alice fell down the hole, bumped her head and bruised her soul.” Lewis Carroll
Alice's fall, Physical injury, Soul bruise, Wonderland entrance, Accident noted, Curious exploration
Lewis Carroll Alice's fall, Physical injury, Soul bruise, Wonderland entrance, Accident noted, Curious exploration“Here is the version with both dialogues and conversations removed:” Lewis Carroll
Simplified Thought, Storytelling, Creative Narratives, Language Adaptation, Conceptual Reflection, Writing Style
Lewis Carroll Simplified Thought, Storytelling, Creative Narratives, Language Adaptation, Conceptual Reflection, Writing Style“Look on the branch above your head, and there you’ll find a snap-dragon-fly. Its body is made of plum-pudding, its wings of holly-leaves, and its head is a raisin burning in brandy.” Lewis Carroll
Imaginative Creature, Nature Description, Fantasy Insect, Food Imagery, Surrealism, Creative Imagery
Lewis Carroll Imaginative Creature, Nature Description, Fantasy Insect, Food Imagery, Surrealism, Creative Imagery