The further off from England the nearer is to France-_x000D_ _x000D_ Then turn not pale, beloved snail, but come and join the dance.
Lewis CarrollRead
You used to be much more..."muchier." You've lost your muchness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that one may lose their essence or uniqueness over time.
In this whimsical phrase by Lewis Carroll, the term 'muchness' represents the inherent qualities and vibrancy that make an individual unique and engaging. The quote implies that as people grow or face challenges, they may become less expressive or lose sight of the qualities that made them truly themselves, encouraging a return to one's authentic self and passions.
Themes
AuthenticitySelf-DiscoveryIdentityUniqueness
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth.
More from Lewis Carroll
All quotes βTo the Looking-Glass world it was Alice that said 'I've a sceptre in hand, I've a crown on my head. Let the Looking-Glass creatures, whatever they be, Come and dine with the Red Queen, the White Queen, and me.
Lewis CarrollRead
So she was considering in her own mind...whether the pleasure of making a daisy-chain would be worth the trouble of getting up & picking the daisies.
Lewis CarrollRead
Once she remembered trying to box her own ears for having cheated herself in a game of croquet she was playing against herself, for this curious child was very fond of pretending to be two people.
Lewis CarrollRead
Rule Forty-two. All persons more than a mile high to leave the court.
Lewis CarrollRead
Crawling at your feet,' said the Gnat (Alice drew her feet back in some alarm), `you may observe a Bread-and-Butterfly. Its wings are thin slices of Bread-and-butter, its body is a crust, and its head is a lump of sugar.' And what does IT live on?' Weak tea with cream in it.' A new difficulty came into Alice's head. `Supposing it couldn't find any?' she suggested. Then it would die, of course.' But that must happen very often,' Alice remarked thoughtfully. It always happens,' said the Gnat.
Lewis CarrollRead
Similar quotes
Nurture your minds with great thoughts. To believe in the heroic makes heroes.
Benjamin DisraeliRead
Acceptance of the unacceptable is the greatest source of grace in this world.
Eckhart TolleRead
Each thought is a nail that is driven In structures that cannot decay; And the mansion at last will be given To us as we build it each day.
George EliotRead
Energy is an eternal delight, and he who desires, but acts not, breeds pestilence.
William BlakeRead
Virtue and learning, like gold, have their intrinsic value: but if they are not polished, they certainly lose a great deal of their luster: and even polished brass will pass upon more people than rough gold.
Lord ChesterfieldRead
The wise man knows nothing if he cannot benefit from his wisdom. Wisdom is not only to be acquired, but also to be utilized.
Marcus Tullius CiceroRead