How we cite our quotes: (Book Title.Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"Tigger is all right really," said Piglet lazily. "Of course he is," said Christopher Robin. "Everybody is really," said Pooh. (House.6.120-122)
This is an optimistic outlook on people in general. Agree or disagree?
Quote #11
If Rabbit / Was bigger / And fatter / And stronger, / Or bigger / Than Tigger, / If Tigger was smaller, / Then Tigger's bad habit / Of bouncing at Rabbit / Would matter / No longer, / If Rabbit / Was taller. (House.7.23.)
Pooh is very diplomatic here. While some of the characters are quick to blame Tigger for his size and bounciness, Pooh's the one who gets at the real problem. The conflict lies in the difference between Tigger's energy and the others' desire for peace and quiet. Who's to blame depends on whose perspective you're taking. Blaming Tigger for being bouncy is as silly as blaming Rabbit for being small.
Quote #12
"Supposing a tree fell down, Pooh, when we were underneath it?"
"Supposing it didn't," said Pooh after careful thought. (House.8.32-33)
This is one of Pooh's Zen moments. The tree will fall, or it won't. Thinking about only one of those options is cause for anxiety for Piglet, but thinking of the other side of the coin helps him calm down a bit.