Quote by Lewis Carroll

There's the Kings Messenger. He's in prison now, being punished: and the trial doesnt begin until next Wednesday: and of course the crime comes last of all. Suppose he never commits the crime? said Alice. That would be all the better, wouldn't it? the Queen said.


There's the Kings Messenger. He's in prison now, being punis

Summary

In this quote from Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," the Queen expresses a paradoxical perspective on justice. She suggests that it would be advantageous if the King's Messenger never commits the crime for which he is being punished. This statement implies the Queen's belief that punishment serves a purpose independent of guilt or innocence. It raises questions about the fairness and purpose of the judicial system, urging readers to consider the potential flaws in a system that prioritizes conviction and punishment over actual crimes committed.

By Lewis Carroll
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