Good advice Quote by Lewis Carroll
““She tried her best to climb up one of the legs of the table, but it was too slippery; and when she had tired herself out with trying, the poor little thing sat down and cried. 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 advice (though she very seldom followed it), and sometimes she scolded herself so severely as to bring tears into her eyes; and 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. 'But it's no use now,' thought poor Alice, 'to pretend to be two people! Why, there's hardly enough of me left to make one respectable person!””
About This Quote
Source Book: Through the Looking-Glass, 1871
Alice reflects on self‑criticism and the futility of trying to be two contradictory selves, urging self‑compassion.
In simple terms: Trying to be two people is exhausting and unhelpful.
Key Takeaway
Accept yourself as one whole person.
Themes
self‑criticism
identity
self‑acceptance
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- mental health
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
inner dialogue
cognitive dissonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice kinder self‑talk?
- What parts of yourself do you feel forced to split?
A Different Perspective
Self‑criticism can become paralyzing if unchecked.
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