'When I use a word,' Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, 'it means just what I choose it to mean… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
Well, "slithy" means "lithe and slimy." "Lithe" is the same as "active." You see it's like a portmanteau - there are two… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
If I was not assured by the best authority on earth that the world is to be destroyed by fire, I should… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
I'm very much afraid I didn't mean anything but nonsense. Still, you know, words mean more than we mean to express when… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
Then you should say what you mean," the March Hare went on. "I do," Alice hastily replied; "at least--at least I mean… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
Must a name mean something?" Alice asked doubtfully. Of course it must," Humpty Dumpty said with a short laugh; "my name means… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
I mean, what is an un-birthday present?" A present given when it isn't your birthday, of course." Alice considered a little. "I… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
“I maintain that any writer of a book is fully authorised in attaching any meaning he likes to a word or phrase… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
Alice: I simply must get through! Doorknob: Sorry, you're much too big. Simply impassible. Alice: You mean impossible? Doorknob: No, impassible. Nothing's… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
Alice thought to herself, 'Then there's no use in speaking.' The voices didn't join in this time, as she hadn't spoken, but… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
Words mean more than we mean to express when we use them: so a whole book ought to mean a great deal… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
When I use a word,’ Humpty Dumpty said in rather a scornful tone, ‘it means just what I choose it to mean… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
Mad Hatter: Would you like a little more tea? Alice: Well, I haven't had any yet, so I can't very well take… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
'Always speak the truth - think before you speak - and write it down afterwards.' 'I'm sure I didn't mean - '… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
You're thinking about something, my dear, and that makes you forget to talk. I can't tell you just now what the moral of that… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
“I'm afraid I can't explain myself, sir. Because I am not myself, you see?” — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
My beloved friend - one of the most unique and charming personalities of our time. — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
Either it brings tears to their eyes, or else -" "Or else what?" said Alice, for the Knight had made a sudden pause. "Or… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
“We may give our human loves the unconditional allegiance which we owe only to God. Then they become gods: then they become demons. Then… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
In the midst of the word he was trying to say In the midst of his laughter and glee, He had softly and suddenly… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
“But it must be borne in mind that, if there is a Scylla before me, there is also a Charybdis - and that, in… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
The sun was shining on the sea, Shining with all his might: He did his very best to make The billows smooth and bright--… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
“In vain we roared;in vain we tried To rouse her into laughter: Her pensive glances wandered wide From orchestra to rafter - "TIER UPON… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
Thanks for your nice little note, though I am sorry to hear you find Through the Looking Glass so uninteresting. You see I have… — Lewis Carroll Copy Share Image
