Then you should say what you mean," the March Hare went on. "I do," Alice hastily replied; "at least--at least I mean what I say--that's the same thing, you know." "Not the same thing a bit!" said the Hatter. "You might just as well say that "I see what I eat" is the same thing as "I eat what I see"!
Lewis CarrollAs a general rule, do not kick the shins of the opposite gentleman under the table, if personally unaquainted with him; your pleasantry is liable to be misunderstood--a circumstance at all times unpleasant.
Lewis CarrollWhich form of proverb do you prefer Better late than never, or Better never than late?
Lewis CarrollWhat a funny watch!โ she remarked. โIt tells the day of the month, and doesnโt tell what oโclock it is!โ โWhy should it?โ muttered the Hatter. โDoes YOUR watch tell you what year it is?โ โOf course not,โ Alice replied very readily: โbut thatโs because it stays the same year for such a long time together.โ โWhich is just the case with MINE,โ said the Hatter.
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