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“Once she remembered trying to box her own ears for having cheated herself in a game of croquet she was playing against herself, for this curious child was very fond of pretending to be two people.” quote by Lewis Carroll
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“Once she remembered trying to box her own ears for having cheated herself in a game of croquet she was playing against herself, for this curious child was very fond of pretending to be two people.”

Lewis Carroll

About This Quote

Source Novel: Through the Looking-Glass, 1871

Children may create imaginary conflicts to explore identity, using play to understand self.

In simple terms: Playful imagination reveals inner duality.

Key Takeaway

Use role‑play to examine personal contradictions.

Themes

imagination identity playfulness

Mood

whimsical thoughtful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • childhood games
  • therapy sessions
  • creative writing
  • team building exercises

Key Concepts

self‑reflection dualism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does pretending to be two people teach you?
  • When does role‑play become harmful?
A Different Perspective

Imaginary play may not translate to adult insight.

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