Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?""That depends a good deal on where you want to get to," said the Cat. "I don't much care where-" said Alice."Then it doesn't matter which way you go," said the Cat."- so long as I get somewhere," Alice added as an explanation."Oh, you're sure to do that," said the Cat, " if you only walk long enough.
In this excerpt from Alice in Wonderland, Alice asks the Cat for directions to move forward, seeking guidance on which way to go. The Cat responds that the correct path depends on Alice’s destination, implying that the purpose or goal influences the choice of direction.
When Alice admits she doesn't mind where she ends up, the Cat suggests that any route is fine as long as she keeps walking and gets somewhere eventually. This highlights the whimsical nature of the story, emphasizing that perseverance is key to reaching any destination, regardless of the specific path taken.
