36 "Alice In Wonderland" Quotes

Delve into the whimsical world of "Alice in Wonderland," where logic takes a backseat and imagination knows no bounds. This timeless tale, penned by Lewis Carroll, has enchanted readers for generations with its rich tapestry of quirky characters and thought-provoking dialogues. Whether you're a lifelong fan or a curious newcomer, you're sure to find inspiration and amusement in the unique perspectives and clever musings scattered throughout the story. Join us as we explore a curated collection of the top 36 quotes from this beloved classic, each offering a glimpse into the enchanting and often bizarre world of Alice's adventures. Prepare to be charmed by the wit, wisdom, and whimsy that continue to captivate readers of all ages.

1. “Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the great puzzle.” - Lewis Carroll

2. “If you drink much from a bottle marked 'poison' it is certain to disagree with you sooner or later.” - Lewis Carroll

3. “The time has come," the walrus said, "to talk of many things: Of shoes and ships - and sealing wax - of cabbages and kings” - Lewis Carroll

4. “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.” - Lewis Carroll

5. “Speak in French when you can’t think of the English for a thing--turn your toes out when you walk---And remember who you are!” - Lewis Carroll

6. “It's a poor sort of memory that only works backwards,' says the White Queen to Alice.” - Lewis Carroll

7. “If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?” - Lewis Carroll

8. “Mad Hatter: “Why is a raven like a writing-desk?”“Have you guessed the riddle yet?” the Hatter said, turning to Alice again.“No, I give it up,” Alice replied: “What’s the answer?”“I haven’t the slightest idea,” said the Hatter” - Lewis Carroll

9. “Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” - Lewis Carroll

10. “I ground my teeth. "Just when I thought I was getting a handle on this whole Dark One/demon lord/imp thing, you go and throw knockers into the mix. I'm going to have to request that you stop, Adrian. I'm about at my limit of how many impossible things I can believe before breakfast."He flashed a heart-stoppingly roguish grin at me, his dimples just about bringing me to my knees. "Your middle name wouldn't be Alice, would it?" he asked."No, it's Diane, and you're no White Rabbit, so let's just stop pretending we're in Wonderland, OK?"He laughed and pointed across the tiny square at our destination. I watched him for a moment, seeing a glimpse of the charming, charismatic man he must have been before the demon lord cursed him and leeched away all the softer emotions.” - Katie MacAlister

11. “Why it's simply impassible!Alice: Why, don't you mean impossible?Door: No, I do mean impassible. (chuckles) Nothing's impossible!” - Lewis Carroll

12. “If everybody minded their own business, the world would go around a great deal faster than it does.” - Lewis Caroll

13. “It'll be no use their putting their heads down and saying "Come up again, dear!"I shall only look up and say "Who am I then? Tell me that first, and then,if I like being that person, I'll come up: if not, I'll stay down heretill I'm somebody else"--but, oh dear!' cried Alice, with a sudden burstof tears, 'I do wish they WOULD put their heads down! I am so VERY tiredof being all alone here!” - Lewis Carroll

14. “Why is a raven like a writing desk?” - Lewis Carroll

15. “Si no sabes hacia donde te dirijes, cualquier lugar te llevará” - Lewis Carroll

16. “Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?The Cheshire Cat: That depends a good deal on where you want to get to.Alice: I don't much care where.The Cheshire Cat: Then it doesn't much matter which way you go.Alice: ...So long as I get somewhere.The Cheshire Cat: Oh, you're sure to do that, if only you walk long enough.” - Lewis Carroll

17. “Do you know what they call themselves, all these people?" Alyss shook her head. How could she know? "Alyssians." Bibwit spelled it out. Her heart gave a little jump. Alyssians? No, they ask too much of me. "I don't think I'm ready for all of this," she said.” - Frank Beddor

18. “I don't like the looks of it,' said the King: 'however, it may kis my hand, if it likes.''I'd rather not,' the Cat remarked.” - Lewis Carroll

19. “But oh my dear, I am tired of being Alice in Wonderland. Does it sound ungrateful? It is. Only I do get tired.” - Melanie Benjamin

20. “Where should I go?" -Alice. "That depends on where you want to end up." - The Cheshire Cat.” - Lewis Carroll

21. “We're all mad here.” - Cheshire Cat

22. “Alice: I didn't know that cheshire cats grinned. In fact, I didn't know that cats could grin.Duchess: They can, and most of 'em do.” - Rod Espinosa

23. “I was never going to get any sleep. I was going to have Alice in Wonderland conversation after Alice in Wonderland conversation until I died of exhaustion. Here, in the restful, idyllic Victorian era.” - Connie Willis

24. “...Is Wonderland really a wonder...when you have nowhere to land?” - Raven Gregory

25. “Fuathan don’t come out until after dark. Sunlight kills them.’‘Like vampires?’‘Kind of. Very mean, sub-aquatic vampires who don’t need to drink your blood, but might do it anyway, just for fun.” - Somerset McCoy

26. “Bitte sage mir, welchen Weg ich gehen soll.Das hängt davon ab, wohin du willst.” - Lewis Caroll

27. “Why any self-respecting fairy godmother would pass them over for an inane twit who relied on animals to do her housecleaning was beyond her.” - Marie Hall

28. “Bad boys needed love too. Her boys weren't dangerous-just naughty.” - Marie Hall

29. “Oh my gosh, she'd cracked. Her mother was right. Too much Wonderland and sugar had finally rotter her brain.” - Marie Hall

30. “This is ridiculous! I am going to look like I just hopped out of the hooker version of Alice in Wonderland.” - Jessica Fortunato

31. “The Alice books belong to a branch of literature that speaks deeply and clearly to the human psyche--stories of the journey.” - Stephanie Lovett Stoffel

32. “Let’s consider your age to begin with — how old are you?’‘I’m seven and a half exactly.’‘You needn’t say “exactually,”’ the Queen remarked: ‘I can believe it without that. Now I’ll give you something to believe. I’m just one hundred and one, five months and a day.’‘I can’t believe that!’ said Alice.‘Can’t you?’ the Queen said in a pitying tone. ‘Try again: draw a long breath, and shut your eyes.’Alice laughed. ‘There’s no use trying,’ she said: ‘one can’t believe impossible things.’‘I daresay you haven’t had much practice,’ said the Queen. ‘When I was your age, I always did it for half-an-hour a day. Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” - Lewis Carroll

33. “Lewis Carroll. He was an odd one. Real name was Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. Completely denied having anything to do with the Alice books. Daft as a brush. You'd have liked him!” - Mike Tucker

34. “How come "burbled" gets to be in the Oxford English Dictionary but "tulgy" doesn't? Hm?” - Mike Tucker

35. “Running along the bank was a white rabbit wearing a waistcoat and looking worriedly at a clock. Appearing and disappearing at various points on both banks was a dark blue British police telephone booth, out of which a perplexed-looking man holding a screwdriver would periodically emerge. A group of dwarf bandits could be seen disappearing into a hole in the sky. "Time travelers," said Nobodaddy in a voice of gentle disgust. "They're everywhere these days.” - Salman Rushdie

36. “I thought you did,' said the Mouse. `--I proceed. "Edwin and Morcar, the earls of Mercia and Northumbria, declared for him: and even Stigand, the patriotic archbishop of Canterbury, found it advisable--"'`Found WHAT?' said the Duck.`Found IT,' the Mouse replied rather crossly: `of course you know what "it" means.'`I know what "it" means well enough, when I find a thing,' said the Duck: `it 's generally a frog or a worm. The question is, what did the archbishop find?'The Mouse did not notice this question, but hurriedly went on, `"--found it advisable to go with Edgar Atheling to meet William and offer him the crown. William's conduct at first was moderate. But the insolence of his Normans--" How are you getting on now, my dear?' it continued, turning to Alice as it spoke.” - Lewis Carroll