“I don't like the look of it at all,” said the King: “however, it may kiss my hand, if it likes.” “I'd rather not,” the Cat remarked.

Why is it that people with the most narrow of minds seem to have the widest of mouths?

And if you take one from three hundred and sixty-five what remains?" "Three hundred and sixty-four, of course." Humpty Dumpty looked doubtful, "I'd rather see that done on paper," he said.

She generally gave herself very good advice, (though she very seldom followed it).

It is always allowable to ask for artichoke jelly with your boiled venison; however there are houses where this is not supplied.

I don't believe there's an atom of meaning in it.

Which form of proverb do you prefer Better late than never, or Better never than late?