Answers Quote by Lewis Carroll
“She can't do Subtraction." said the White Queen. "Can you do Division? Divide a loaf by a knife-what's the answer to that?" "I suppose-" Alice was beginning, but the Red Queen answered for her. "Bread-and-butter, of course.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Through the Looking-Glass, 1871
Uses absurd math riddles to illustrate playful logic and the absurdity of overthinking.
In simple terms: Shows humor in puzzling questions.
Key Takeaway
Embrace playful thinking.
Themes
logic
absurdity
creativity
Mood
whimsical
lighthearted
Type
literary
humorous
When to use this quote
- education
- creative brainstorming
- teaching concepts
Key Concepts
mathematics
language
nonsense
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the riddle reveal about perception?
- How can humor aid learning?
A Different Perspective
May confuse literal thinkers.
![“Try another Subtraction sum. Take a bone from a dog: what remains?" [asked the Red Queen] Alice considered. "The bone wouldn't remain, of course, if I took it-and the dog wouldn't remain; it would come to bite me-and I'm sure I shouldn't remain!" "Then you think nothing would remain?" said the Red…” quote by Lewis Carroll](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8a0/lewis-carroll-324_answers_try-another-subtraction-sum-take-a-bone_1059671.jpg)
