The Cheshire Cat is a well-known character in Lewis Carroll's classic novel "Alice in Wonderland". This mischievous cat is known for his iconic smile and witty comments, which often confuse Alice. For generations, the Cheshire Cat's distinctive personality and witty one-liners have won the hearts of readers, inspiring countless quotes and references in popular culture. In this blog post, we will look at some famous Cheshire Cat quotes and what they reveal about the character's whimsical nature and philosophical outlook. Whether you're a die-hard Alice in Wonderland fan or simply enjoy a good dose of wit and wisdom, these timeless quotes from the mysterious Cheshire Cat are sure to please.
The 30 Best Cheshire Cat Quotes
01. “When the remarkable becomes bizarre, reason turns rancid.” -CHESHIRE CAT
02. “Well! I’ve often seen a cat without a grin,” thought Alice; “but a grin without a cat! It’s the most curious thing I ever saw in all my life!” -CHESHIRE CAT
03. “I wish I were hallucinating. What a terrible choice: eat a toadstool or become food for insects!” -CHESHIRE CAT
04. “Let your need guide your behavior.” -CHESHIRE CAT
05. “If ignorance is bliss, I must be ecstatic.” -CHESHIRE CAT
06. “Never let anyone drive you crazy; it is nearby anyway and the walk is good for you.” -CHESHIRE CAT
07. Save myself from death, is that it? Is that why I’ve come here? I’m not afraid to die! At times I’ve welcomed death.” -CHESHIRE CAT
08. “Actually, I am right on time.” -CHESHIRE CAT
09. “Everyone I love dies violently; unnaturally. I’m cursed! Why go on? I’ll just hurt others.” -CHESHIRE CAT
10. “Somehow you strayed and lost your way, and now there’ll be no time to play, no time for joy, no time for friends – not even time to make amends.” -CHESHIRE CAT
11. “They taunt me about the burning as if I were to blame, I clear them from my conscious with the eloquence of my blade.” -CHESHIRE CAT
12. “Observe, learn, and react.” -CHESHIRE CAT
13. “We are all victims in-waiting.” -CHESHIRE CAT
14. “Into the hole again, we hurried along our way, into a once-glorious garden now steeped in dark decay.” -CHESHIRE CAT
15. “And no scheme of ours can raise any sort of smile.” -CHESHIRE CAT
16. “When the day becomes the night and the sky becomes the sea, when the clock strikes heavy and there’s no time for tea; and in our darkest hour, before my final rhyme, she will come back home to Wonderland and turn back the hands of time.” -CHESHIRE CAT
17. “You may have noticed, I’m not all there myself.” -CHESHIRE CAT
18. “No one does [play fair] if they think they can get away with it.” -CHESHIRE CAT
19. “I could hardly afford to lose my head.” -CHESHIRE CAT
20. “When you’ve understood this scripture, throw it away. If you can’t understand this scripture, throw it away. I insist on your freedom.” -CHESHIRE CAT
21. “I’m stranger. You’re stranger. Together, we are… strangers.” -CHESHIRE CAT
22. “Well, some go this way, and some go that way. But as for me, myself, personally, I prefer the short-cut.” -CHESHIRE CAT
23. “If you’re gonna make it to the top, get a grip on this rock, and get a grip on yourself.” -CHESHIRE CAT
25. “The shadows should be here soon. Are you prepared for the worst? If not, too bad!” -CHESHIRE CAT
26. “The uninformed must improve their deficit, or die.” -CHESHIRE CAT
27. “If you don’t know where you are going any road can take you there.” -CHESHIRE CAT
28. “The proper order of things is often a mystery to me.” -CHESHIRE CAT
29. “Every adventure requires a first step.” -CHESHIRE CAT
30. “A secret is only a secret when it is unspoken to another.” -CHESHIRE CAT
