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The Tao of Pooh
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"The Tao of Pooh" Quotes

"The Tao of Pooh" explores the principles of Taoism through the lovable character of Winnie the Pooh.

Quotes

When you know and respect your own Inner Nature, you know where you belong. You also know where you don't belong.

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self-discoverybelonging

The surest way to become Tense, Awkward, and Confused is to develop a mind that tries too hard—one that thinks too much.

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mental well-beingrelaxation

Nobody can always be strong, or kind, or good all the time. Like Piglet, we all have our moments.

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virtueshuman nature

Don't underestimate the value of Doing Nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering.

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relaxationmindfulness

Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again?

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self-reflectionmindfulness

People who don't Think probably don't have Brains; rather, they have grey fluff that's blown into their heads by mistake.

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intelligencehumor

The main problem with this great obsession for Saving Time is very simple: you can't Save Time. You can only spend it.

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time managementproductivity

The most important thing is, even if we're apart, I'll always be with you.

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friendshiployalty

Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday.

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patiencelife journey

You can't help respecting anybody who can spell TUESDAY, even if he doesn't spell it right.

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respectintelligence