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“You evidently do not suffer from "quotation-hunger" as I do! I get all the dictionaries of quotations I can meet with, as I always want to know where a quotation comes from.” quote by Lewis Carroll
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“You evidently do not suffer from "quotation-hunger" as I do! I get all the dictionaries of quotations I can meet with, as I always want to know where a quotation comes from.”

Lewis Carroll

About This Quote

Source Letter: to a friend, 1865

The author expresses a voracious appetite for quotations and a desire to trace their origins.

In simple terms: He loves collecting quotes.

Key Takeaway

Seek sources for wisdom.

Themes

curiosity learning literature

Mood

playful introspective

Type

literary humorous

When to use this quote

  • academic writing
  • creative projects
  • teaching
  • personal enrichment

Key Concepts

quotation hunting research

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do you chase quotations?
  • How does knowing origins affect meaning?
A Different Perspective

Over‑collecting may distract from original thought.

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