Answers Quote by Lewis Carroll
![“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)
“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 Queen. "I think that's the answer." "Wrong, as usual," said the Red Queen, "the dog's temper would remain.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Through the Looking-Glass, 1871
The dialogue illustrates that removing a part of something may leave its essence or temperament behind, not just the physical piece.
In simple terms: Even when you take away a part, the underlying nature can stay.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that core traits persist despite loss.
Themes
identity
essence
perception
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
- self‑analysis
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What core qualities remain when something is lost?
- How does this insight affect how you handle change?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex emotional dynamics.
![“She [Alice] went on "And how do you know that you're mad?" "To begin with," said the Cat, "a dog's not mad. You grant that?" "I suppose so," said Alice. "Well, then," the Cat went on, "you see, a dog growls when it's angry, and wags it's tail when it's pleased. Now I growl when I'm pleased, and…” quote by Lewis Carroll](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/64a/lewis-carroll-324_alice-adventures-in_she-alice-went-on-and-how-do-you-know-th_2800952.jpg)
![“Cheshire Puss,' [Alice] began, rather timidly, "'But I don't want to go among mad people,' Alice remarked. Oh, you can't help that,' said the Cat: 'we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad.' How do you know I'm mad?' said Alice. You must be,' said the Cat, 'or you wouldn't have come here.' Alice…” quote by Lewis Carol](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/95e/lewis-carol-131727_quote_cheshire-puss-alice-began-rather-timidly_963624.jpg)
