Memorable Quotes from David Alan Barclay
1 quoteA Curious Question about Ravens and Desks
Alice
Why is a raven like a writing desk? You know I-I'm pretty sure I can guess.
[thinking about the riddle]
The March Hare
You mean you think you know the answer?
Alice
Yes.
The March Hare
Well, then, you should say what you mean.
Alice
Well, I do. At-at least, at least I mean what I say, that-that is the same thing.
Mad Hatter
It's not the same thing at all. You might as well say "I eat what I see" is the same thing as "I see what I eat!
The March Hare
You might as well say "I like what I get" is the same as "I get what I like!
[eyeing the pie, picking up a fly swatter; whacks the pie]
The Dormouse
Aah! You-you, or you might as well say "I breathe when I sleep" is the same thing as "I sleep when I breathe.
[talking in his sleep, then suddenly awake; nods off]
Mad Hatter
Well, it is the same thing with you.
[chuckles]
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