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Quote by Lewis Carroll

“No, no! The adventures first, explanations take such a dreadful time.”

Quote by Lewis Carroll

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Lewis Carroll, born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was an English writer, mathematician, logician, photographer, and children's author. He is best known for his novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, which is celebrated for its unique imagination, rich symbolism, and humor. more

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