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Time Quote by Lewis Carroll

“overhead; before her was another long passage, and the White Rabbit was still in sight, hurrying down it. There was not a moment to be lost: away went Alice like the wind, and was just in time to hear it say, as it turned a” quote by Lewis Carroll
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““overhead; before her was another long passage, and the White Rabbit was still in sight, hurrying down it. There was not a moment to be lost: away went Alice like the wind, and was just in time to hear it say, as it turned a””

Lewis Carroll

About This Quote

Source Book: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, 1865

Alice acts quickly, seizing a fleeting chance to keep up with the White Rabbit.

In simple terms: Act fast when opportunity appears.

Key Takeaway

Don’t waste time; act decisively.

Themes

urgency adventure decision-making

Mood

excited tense

Type

literary adventure

When to use this quote

  • chasing a goal
  • making quick decisions
  • seizing opportunities

Key Concepts

Alice White Rabbit time-sensitive action

Questions to Reflect On

  • What moments have you let slip by?
  • How can you balance speed with caution?
A Different Perspective

Speed may lead to careless mistakes if not balanced with thought.

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