Quote by Lewis Carroll

No, no! said the Queen. Sentence first - verdict afterwards.

No, no! said the Queen. Sentence first - verdict afterwards.

Summary

This quote, from Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," symbolizes the chaotic and absurd nature of Wonderland. The Queen's assertion that the sentence should precede the verdict mocks the concept of justice and order in society. It emphasizes how illogical and arbitrary the rules in Wonderland are, as well as highlights the Queen's impulsive and irrational behavior. The quote serves as a reminder of the nonsensical world Alice finds herself in and the disruption of conventional logic and reasoning.

By Lewis Carroll

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