Said Alice Quote by Lewis Carroll
““Come, there's no use in crying like that!" said Alice to herself, rather sharply; "i advise you to leave off this minute!" She generally gave herself very good advise, (though she very seldom followed it)””
About This Quote
Source Book: Through the Looking-Glass, 1871
Alice admonishes herself to stop crying and act decisively, showing self‑discipline can be self‑critical.
In simple terms: Self‑advice can be harsh but useful.
Key Takeaway
Practice self‑discipline and follow your own counsel.
Themes
self‑discipline
emotion
self‑talk
Mood
thoughtful
determined
Type
self‑reflective
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal setbacks
- emotional moments
- decision making
- stressful situations
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑help
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you follow your own advice?
- How can you align self‑talk with action?
A Different Perspective
Self‑advice may conflict with actual behavior, reducing effectiveness.
