The Tao of Pooh

The Tao of Pooh is a book by Benjamin Hoff. It gives a basic, though entertaining introduction to Taoism, using the fictional character of Winnie the Pooh.

"What's that?" the Unbeliever asked.

"Wisdom from the Western Taoist,"I said.

"It sounds like something from Winnie-the-Pooh," he said.

"It is," I said.

"That's not about Taoism," he said.

"Oh, yes it is," I said."

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"When you wake up in the morning, Pooh," said Piglet at last, "what's the first thing you say to yourself?"

"What's for breakfast? said Pooh. "What do you say, Piglet?"

"I say, I wonder what's going to happen exciting today?" said Piglet.

Pooh nodded thoughtfully.

"It's the same thing," he said.

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"Lots of people talk to animals," said Pooh.

"Not that many listen though."

"That's the problem."

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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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"While Eeyore frets ...

... and Piglet hesitates

... and Rabbit calculates

... and Owl pontificates

...Pooh just is."