It is a very inconvenient habit of kittens (Alice had once made the remark) that whatever you say to them, they always purr.
Lewis CarrollWell, "slithy" means "lithe and slimy." "Lithe" is the same as "active." You see it's like a portmanteau - there are two meanings packed up into one word.
Lewis CarrollThere's nothing a well-regulated child hates so much as regularity. I believe a really healthy boy would thoroughly enjoy Greek Grammar--if only he might stand on his head to learn it!
Lewis CarrollIf it had grown up, it would have made a dreadfully ugly child; but it makes rather a handsome pig, I think.
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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