Winnie the Pooh has captivated audiences for nearly 100 years, making these charming stories a beloved part of childhoods all over the world. In a time when the news can feel grim, it’s comforting to remember the lessons of the Hundred Acre Wood and all its furry friends.

There are a number of quotes from the Winnie the Pooh books that can be used to inspire positive change in our lives. Whether you’re looking to muster the courage to change your job or want to find more meaning in your friendships, there’s likely a quote from the series that can help.

The lovable Pooh, who is a self-described bear of “very little brain,” gets himself into all sorts of sticky situations. In one story, he hears the sound of bees in a tree and assumes they are preparing honey. So he rolls in mud and floats up to the bees with a balloon, pretending to be a cloud, until the bees decide they are the wrong sort of bees.

Roo is Kanga’s cheerful, energetic son who moves to the Forest with her and becomes the youngest member of the group. The feisty Roo often annoys Tigger, but is also a loyal friend. She is able to see the good in others, and she even encourages him when he feels like giving up. Roo also cares deeply for Kanga and treats her as her own child, which is demonstrated when she rescues her from the woodchipper. winnie the pooh quotes