"We called him Tortoise because he taught us"

This quote from Lewis Carroll's novel, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," is a recommendation to the character of the Mock Turtle. The Mock Turtle is a character who is a combination of a turtle and a calf, and he is a trainee of the Gryphon. The Mock Turtle is a sad character who is mourning the loss of his education, and he informs Alice about his experiences in school. The Mock Turtle's name is a play on words, as the word "tortoise" is originated from the Latin word for "turtle." The Mock Turtle's name is a pointer of his sluggish and consistent nature, in addition to his wisdom. The quote is a testimony to the Mock Turtle's capability to teach Alice and her good friends, and it is a tip of the importance of learning from those who have knowledge and experience.