In a world where everyone’s mad, it seems impossible to find any wisdom…right? Wrong! Alice and her Wonderland companions actually make a lot of sense, and have a little bit of inspiration to offer.

Here are a few of our favorite words of wisdom from Alice in Wonderland.

“Read the directions and directly you will be directed in the right direction.”

Doorknob

“Ah, that’s just it. If you don’t think, then you shouldn’t talk.”

March Hare

“Better look first, for if one drinks much from a bottle marked “Poison”, it’s almost certain to disagree with you sooner or later.”

Alice

“Curtsy while you’re thinking. It save time.”

Queen of Hearts

“Well, when one’s lost, I suppose it’s good advice to stay where you are, until someone finds you.”

Alice