Quote by Lewis Carroll

Yet what are all such gaieties to me whose thoughts are full of indices and surds?

Yet what are all such gaieties to me whose thoughts are full

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This quote reflects the disinterest of the speaker towards lighthearted and superficial enjoyments, as their mind is preoccupied with mathematical concepts like indices and surds. It emphasizes the speaker's preference for intellectual pursuits and suggests a lack of inclination towards or appreciation for trivial amusements and festivities.

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