100 Top Quotes By A. A. Milne, The Author Of Winnie-The-Pooh
Alan Alexander Milne, better known as A. A. Milne, was an author and poet from England, who was particularly famous for being the creator of the character Winnie the Pooh. Milne was educated at the University of Cambridge and initially worked as a playwright; however it was as the writer of Winnie the Pooh in 1926 that he became famous. It was followed up by The House at Pooh Corner two year later. Other than that, he was a prolific writer who wrote children’s short story and poetry collections, newspaper columns, plays and had also been a columnist for the popular magazine Punch. He had also served in the British Army in the both the World Wars and that makes his legacy as a British icon even stronger. The rights for Winnie the Pooh was eventually given to Walt Disney corporation, who made movies, cartoons and merchandise on the character. As far as popularity is concerned, Winnie-the-Pooh is considered to be the second most popular cartoon character after Mickey Mouse. Milne had without doubt created one of the most iconic characters of all time and it completely overshadowed other great works that he had produced in his lifetime. Here are some of the select quotes from the man himself.
Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. "Pooh!" he whispered. "Yes, Piglet?" "Nothing," said Piglet, taking Pooh's paw. "I just wanted to be sure of you.
Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
Some people care too much. I think it's called love.
You can't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.
Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.
It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?
I think we dream so we don’t have to be apart for so long. If we’re in each other’s dreams, we can be together all the time.
I knew when I met you an adventure was going to happen.
Sometimes,' said Pooh, 'the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.
How do you spell 'love'?" - Piglet "You don't spell it...you feel it." - Pooh
Promise me you'll never forget me because if I thought you would, I'd never leave.
People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day.
Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.
One of the advantages of being disorganized is that one is always having surprising discoveries.
What day is it?" It's today," squeaked Piglet. My favorite day," said Pooh.
If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.
I used to believe in forever, but forever's too good to be true
I'm not lost for I know where I am. But however, where I am may be lost.
The things that make me different are the things that make me.
Some people talk to animals. Not many listen though. That's the problem.
Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?
I don’t feel very much like Pooh today," said Pooh. "There there," said Piglet. "I’ll bring you tea and honey until you do.
Oh Tigger, where are your manners?" "I don’t know, but I bet they’re having more fun than I am.
Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.
Sometimes, if you stand on the bottom rail of a bridge and lean over to watch the river slipping slowly away beneath you, you will suddenly know everything there is to be known.
When you see someone putting on his Big Boots, you can be pretty sure that an Adventure is going to happen.
Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering.
I wonder what Piglet is doing," thought Pooh. "I wish I were there to be doing it, too.
If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart. I'll stay there forever.
Friendship," said Christopher Robin, "is a very comforting thing to have.
