by is a novel about a curious young girl who falls through a rabbit hole into a fantastical world. This bizarre and enchanting land is populated by peculiar and memorable characters, including the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, and the Mock Turtle. From a surreal tea party with the Mad Hatter and the March Hare to a topsy-turvy game of croquet with the Queen of Hearts, the story follows Alice as she interacts with outrageous creatures, each of whom adds to the absurdity of this strange realm. There have been many adaptations of this story since it was published in 1865, including Disney's Alice in Wonderland animated film, but the original novel remains unsurpassed. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is beloved for its playful use of language and its commentary on childhood. It is also renowned for its narrative innovation and whimsy, as wel as themes like identity and perception.
Though Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was written as a children's book, Carroll's story invites readers of all ages to question the world around them. Here are 30+ of its greatest quotes.
The best Alice's Adventures in Wonderland quotes on self-discovery
'And what is the use of a book,' thought Alice, 'without pictures or conversation?'"
"'I wish creatures wouldn't be so easily offended!' 'You'll get used to it in time,' said the Caterpillar; and it put the hookah into its mouth and began smoking again."
"'Then,' said the cat, 'it really doesn't matter, does it?"
"In another moment down went Alice after it, never once considering how in the world she was to get out again."
"'Why,"' said the Dodo, 'the best way to explain it is to do it.'"
The best Alice's Adventures in Wonderland quotes on absurdity and satire
"Birds of a feather flock together."
"The Caterpillar and Alice looked at each other for some time in silence: at last the Caterpillar took the hookah out of its mouth."
"Begin at the beginning,' the King said gravely, 'and go on till you come to the end: then stop.'"
"'Contrariwise,' continued Tweedledee, 'if it was so, it might be; and if it were so, it would be; but as it isn't, it ain't. That's logic'."
“'Well! I’ve often seen a cat without a grin,' thought Alice; 'but a grin without a cat! It’s the most curious thing I ever saw in all my life!'”
"She generally gave herself very good advice, (though she very seldom followed it)."
