Alice sighed wearily. "I think you might do something…
““Alice sighed wearily. "I think you might do something better with the time," she said, "than wasting it in asking riddles that have no answers." If you knew Time as well as I do," said the Hatter, "you wouldn't talk about wasting it. It's him." I don't know what you mean," said Alice. Of course you don't!" the Hatter said, tossing his head contemptuously. "I dare say you never even spoke to Time!" Perhaps not," Alice cautiously replied: "but I know I have to beat time when I learn music." Ah! That accounts for it," said the Hatter. "He won't stand beating. Now, if you only kept on good terms with him, he'd do almost anything you liked with the clock. For instance, suppose it were nine o'clock in the morning, just time to begin lessons: you'd only have to whisper a hint to Time, and round goes the clock in a twinkling! Half-past one, time for dinner!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Time is a character to be outwitted; clever use of moments beats idle questioning.
In simple terms: Master time, not waste it.
Key Takeaway
Use time wisely.
Themes
Philosophy
Creativity
Time Management
Mood
dialogue
observation
Type
Time Said:0
Knew Time:0
Time Alice:0
Hint Time:0
Beat Time:0
When to use this quote
- Time cannot be forced.
Key Concepts
Learning music
solving riddles
creative thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- playful
- thoughtful
A Different Perspective
How can you 'beat' time in daily life?;What does wasting time mean to you?