The time has comeThe walrus saidTo talk of many things:Of shoes- and ships-And sealing wax-Of cabbages and kings-And why the sae is boiling hot-And whether pigs have wings.
In Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland," the Walrus famously suggests it's time to discuss many different subjects. This quote highlights the whimsical and nonsensical nature of the story, as the characters often engage in bizarre conversations about everyday items and impossible ideas.
"The time has come, the walrus said, to talk of many things" captures the playful and fantastical tone of the book. It reflects the story’s curiosity-driven adventure, where characters ponder everything from shoes and ships to seals and kings, emphasizing the limitless imagination of Wonderland.
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