Time Quote by Lewis Carroll
““There was nothing so very remarkable in that; nor did Alice think it so very much out of the way to hear the Rabbit say to itself “Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be too late!” (when she thought it over afterwards, it occurred to her that she ought to have wondered at this, but at the time it all seemed quite natural); but when the Rabbit actually took a watch out of its waistcoat-pocket, and looked at it, and then hurried on, Alice started to her feet, for it flashed across her mind that she had never before seen a rabbit with either a waistcoat-pocket, or a watch to take out of it, and, burning with curiosity, she ran across the field after it, and was just in time to see it pop down a large rabbit-hole under the hedge.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, 1865
Alice notices absurdities without questioning, then becomes curious when something defies her expectations, prompting action.
In simple terms: She first accepts oddities, then curiosity drives her to chase the rabbit.
Key Takeaway
Notice when the familiar becomes strange and act on curiosity.
Themes
curiosity
absurdity
growth
observation
adventure
Mood
playful
inquisitive
thoughtful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Everyday life
- learning
- exploration
- problem solving
- creative thinking
Key Concepts
Wonder
Cognitive Dissonance
Motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What ordinary details have you ignored that could lead to insight?
- How does curiosity change perception of the mundane?
A Different Perspective
The rabbit’s watch may be a whimsical detail, but it highlights how small anomalies can spark deeper inquiry.
