I believe Humpty Dumpty says this to Alice in Through the Looking Glass.
I'll double check, though
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On Thu, 25 Apr 2002, vanBeek, Susan wrote:
> A Late Good Afternoon, Everyone!
> I am trying to find a quote from either "Alice in Wonderland" or "Alice
> Through the Looking-Glass"
> "I take a word to mean what I want it to mean, nothing more, nothing less."
> I believe that the Queen says it to Alice. Any suggestions? I am looking and
> am on my way home to read through both books this evening...
>
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