Quote by Lewis Carroll

Speak roughly to your little boy, and beat him when he sneezes: he only does it to annoy, because he knows it teases.


Speak roughly to your little boy, and beat him when he sneez

Summary

This quote is from the popular children's poem, "The Walrus and the Carpenter" by Lewis Carroll. It reflects the satirical nature of the poem and serves as a critique on the treatment of children. The quote emphasizes the absurdity of mistreating a child for a harmless action like sneezing, implying that it is unreasonable to respond with harshness or violence. Carroll uses exaggerated language to highlight this point and provoke thought about how children should be treated with kindness and understanding.

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Children
By Lewis Carroll
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