Thursday Thoughts: 5 profound Winnie-the-Pooh quotes

Author A.A. Milne created some of the most thoughtful and profound characters when he penned his Winne-the-Pooh novels and many of the quotes that were born from it have life lessons we can all learn from.

Perhaps we adults need to revisit the realms of children’s literature, TV and film once in a while because there is a surprising amount of wisdom to be gleaned from them.

1. On love:

“How do you spell ‘love’?,” said Piglet
“You don’t spell it…you feel it.” said Pooh

2. On trusting your ability to deal with anything:
Promise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.

3. On the importance of the little things:
Sometimes, said Pooh, the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.

4. On being present:
“What day is it?”
“It’s today,” squeaked Piglet.
“My favourite day,” said Pooh.

5. On the futility of worry:
“Supposing a tree fell down, Pooh, when we were underneath it?”
“Supposing it didn’t,” said Pooh after careful thought.
Piglet was comforted by this.

If you are a parent, perhaps you should consider tracking down the books, TV series, and movies to introduce your children to the wonders of this bear in the forest.

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