The surest way to become Tense, Awkward, and Confused is to develop a mind that tries too hard – one that thinks too much.
BENJAMIN HOFFUnfortunately complaining is one thing Eeyores are not afraid to do. They grudgingly carry their thimbles to the Fountain of Life, then mumble and grumble that they weren’t given enough.
More Benjamin Hoff Quotes
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Those who think that the rewarding things in life are somewhere over the rainbow ‘burn their toast a lot,’ said Pooh
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Life itself, when understood and utilized for what it is, is sweet.
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The wise know their limitations; the foolish do not.
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From the Taoist point of view, the natural result of this harmonious way of living is happiness.
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“Rabbit’s clever,” said Pooh thoughtfully. “Yes,” said Piglet, “Rabbit’s clever.” “And he has Brain.” “Yes,” said Piglet, “Rabbit has Brain.” There was a long silence. “I suppose,” said Pooh, “that that’s why he never understands anything.”
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When you discard arrogance, complexity, and a few other things that get in the way, sooner or later you will discover that simple, childlike, and mysterious secret known to those of the Uncarved Block: Life is Fun.
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Lots of people talk to animals… Not very many listen, though… That’s the problem.
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The Universe knows what it’s doing. So don’t develop a big ego, and don’t be afraid.
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Wisdom, Happiness, and Courage are not waiting somewhere out beyond sight at the end of a straight line; they’re part of a continuous cycle that begins right here. They’re not only the ending, but the beginning as well.
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Under Confucianism, the use of precisely measured court music, prescribed steps, actions, and phrases all added up to an extremely complex system of rituals, each used for a particular purpose at a particular time.
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Pooh is able to accomplish what he does because he is simpleminded.
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Reality is what one makes it. And the more negative reality one nurtures and creates, the more of it one has.
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The Infinite Universal Power is more than just a narrow-minded gatekeeper to a spiritual County Club.
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Enjoy the simple, the natural and the plain. Along with that comes the ability to do things spontaneously and have them work.
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Knowledge and Experience do not necessarily speak the same language.
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