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."


 * "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.


 * "Lots of people talk to animals," said Pooh.
 * "Not that many listen though."
 * "That's the problem."


 * "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."


 * "While Eeyore frets ...
 * ... and Piglet hesitates
 * ... and Rabbit calculates
 * ... and Owl pontificates
 * ...Pooh just is."