As to temper the Jubjub's a desperate bird, Since it lives in perpetual passion: Its taste in costume is entirely absurd - It is ages ahead of the fashion.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A bird is described as emotionally intense and out of style with its clothing.
- In plain terms
- Intense emotions can make one look absurd or outdated.
- What can you take from it?
- Emotion can affect perception of style.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who seems out of style?
- Is passion always awkward?
Another view
It is a fictional caricature rather than real advice.
More from Lewis Carroll
You may charge me with murder - or want of sense - (we are all of us weak at times): But the slightest approach to a false pretence was never among my crimes! …
Permalink to quote #12 They sought it with thimbles, they sought it with care; They pursued it with forks and hope; They threatened its life with a railway-share; They charmed it wit…
Permalink to quote #14 You may seek it with thimbles - and seek it with care; You may hunt it with forks and hope; You may threaten its life with a railway-share; You may charm it wi…
Permalink to quote #11
Related quotes
I remember wanting to do something about that enormous-faced wristwatch she was wearing - perhaps suggest that she try wearing it around her waist.
J. D. SalingerJ. D. Salinger quote #7 'Out came Ms. Hilton in a Juicy track suit, chattering away like a Gibbon on her jewel encrusted cell phone. It was like magic, if magic were like a extra-stre…
April WinchellApril Winchell quote #1 He is the happy wanderer, who goes, Singing upon the way, with eyes awake To every scene, with ears alert to take The sweetness of all sounds; who loves and kn…
Percy AddleshawPercy Addleshaw quote #1