Welcome to a collection of timeless wisdom from one of literature’s most beloved authors, A. A. Milne. Best known for creating the endearing world of Winnie-the-Pooh, Alan Alexander Milne’s literary legacy extends far beyond the Hundred Acre Wood. Born in 1882 in London, England, Milne’s remarkable talent as a playwright, novelist, and poet captured the hearts of readers young and old, leaving an indelible mark on generations to come.
Milne’s enchanting tales, characterized by their whimsical charm and profound simplicity, continue to resonate with audiences worldwide. Through the endearing adventures of Pooh Bear, Piglet, Eeyore, and friends, Milne masterfully imparted timeless lessons of friendship, kindness, and the joys of simple pleasures. His distinctive blend of humor, wit, and poignant observations on life’s intricacies has earned him a revered place in the annals of children’s literature, cherished by readers of all ages. Below, you’ll find a selection of A. A. Milne quotes that encapsulate the enduring wisdom and delightful spirit of his work.
I gave up writing children’s books. I wanted to escape from them as I had once wanted to escape from ‘Punch’: as I have always wanted to escape. In vain. A. A. Milne
I am sure of this: that no one can write a book which children will like unless he write it for himself first. A. A. Milne
Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again? A. A. Milne
The Old Testament is responsible for more atheism, agnosticism, disbelief – call it what you will – than any book ever written. It has emptied more churches than all the counter-attractions of cinema, motor-bicycle and golf course. A. A. Milne
To the uneducated, an A is just three sticks. A. A. Milne
I suppose that every one of us hopes secretly for immortality; to leave, I mean, a name behind him which will live forever in this world, whatever he may be doing, himself, in the next. A. A. Milne
What I say is that, if a fellow really likes potatoes, he must be a pretty decent sort of fellow. A. A. Milne
Organizing is what you do before you do something, so that when you do it, it is not all mixed up. A. A. Milne
War is something of man’s own fostering, and if all mankind renounces it, then it is no longer there. A. A. Milne
My spelling is Wobbly. It’s good spelling but it Wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places. A. A. Milne
Never forget me, because if I thought you would, I’d never leave. A. A. Milne
The third-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking with the majority. The second-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking with the minority. The first-rate mind is only happy when it is thinking. A. A. Milne
Don’t underestimate the value of doing nothing, of just going along, listening to all the thing you can’t hear, and not bothering. A. A. Milne
If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you. A. A. Milne
Some people care too much. I think it’s called love. A. A. Milne
A clever conjurer is welcome anywhere, and those of us whose powers of entertainment are limited to the setting of booby-traps or the arranging of apple-pie beds must view with envy the much greater tribute of laughter and applause which is the lot of the prestidigitator with some natural gift for legerdemain. A. A. Milne
Almost anyone can be an author; the business is to collect money and fame from this state of being. A. A. Milne
One of the advantages of being disorderly is that one is constantly making exciting discoveries. A. A. Milne
You will be better advised to watch what we do instead of what we say. A. A. Milne
A writer wants something more than money for his work: he wants permanence. A. A. Milne
Weeds are flowers too, once you get to know them. A. A. Milne
You can’t stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes. A. A. Milne
It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn’t use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words, like ‘What about lunch?’ A. A. Milne
If one is to be called a liar, one may as well make an effort to deserve the name. A. A. Milne
Bores can be divided into two classes; those who have their own particular subject, and those who do not need a subject. A. A. Milne
Is ‘The Wind in the Willows’ a children’s book? Is ‘Alice in Wonderland?’ Is ‘Treasure Island?’ These are masterpieces which we read with pleasure as children, but with how much more pleasure when we are grown-up. A. A. Milne
No sensible author wants anything but praise. A. A. Milne
Tiggers don’t like honey. A. A. Milne
Golf is so popular simply because it is the best game in the world at which to be bad. A. A. Milne
