Paired with the delightful and funny stories of Christopher Robin and the creatures of the 100-Acre Wood, Winnie-the-Pooh became a true national treasure, loved by generations across Canada.
The stories and audiobooks offer deep wisdom and cherished truths about love and friendship that have stood the test of time. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most well-loved classic lines, and our favourite quotes from the classic A.A. Milne stories.
Quotes on Love
There is a beautiful simplicity in how Pooh and his friends show and express their love for one another. From the love of the creator, English author Alan Alexander Milne, that shines through in the stories he wrote for his beloved son, Christopher, to the special bond that Pooh and Piglet share, love is at the centre of Winnie-the-Pooh’s world. Simple yet to the point, these quotes about love are sure to tug at heartstrings.
1.“Some people care too much. I think it's called love.” -
2.“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.” -
3.“‘How do you spell 'love'?’ asked Piglet. ‘You don't spell it...you feel it,’ said Pooh.” -
4.“‘Oh, Bear!’ said Christopher Robin. ‘How I do love you!’ ‘So do I,’ said Pooh.” -
Quotes About Life
Winnie-the-Pooh was written during a time of struggle and hardship for many. After the First World War had ended, many people were looking for something light to help them make sense of the world around them. The stories and life lessons in Winnie-The-Pooh were a wonderful way for children and parents alike to remind themselves what was important in life. Here are our favourite Winnie-the-Pooh quotes about life in general.
5.“Just because an animal is large, it doesn't mean he doesn't want kindness; however big Tigger seems to be, remember that he wants as much kindness as Roo.” -
6.“Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.” -
7.“I used to believe in forever, but forever's too good to be true.” -
8.“When you are a Bear of Very Little Brain, and you Think of Things, you find sometimes that a Thing which seemed very Thingish inside you is quite different when it gets out into the open and has other people looking at it.” -
9.“Sometimes, the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” -
10.“But it's always useful to know where a friend-and-relation is, whether you want him or whether you don't.” -
11.“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.” -
