Quote by Virginia Woolf

The Reverend C. L. Dodgson had no life. He passed through the world so lightly that he left no print. He melted so passively into Oxford that he is invisible.

The Reverend C. L. Dodgson had no life. He passed through th

Summary

This quote highlights the elusive and inconspicuous nature of the Reverend C.L. Dodgson (better known as Lewis Carroll), suggesting that he lived a life so unassuming and unremarkable that he made virtually no impact. It portrays him as a figure who not only blended seamlessly into the Oxford community but also failed to leave a lasting impression on the world. The use of phrases like "no print" and "invisible" emphasizes Dodgson's almost ghost-like existence, further emphasizing his lack of remarkable achievements or recognition.

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