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.”
“I wish Pooh were here. It’s so much more friendly with two.” [Winnie-the-Pooh]
“Nobody can be uncheered with a balloon.” [Winnie the Pooh]
“The best thing in the world…was to be quite sure of yourself, but not to expect admiration from other people.” [The Ugly Duckling]