"Piglet was so excited at the idea of……" — A A Milne
"Piglet was so excited at the idea of being Useful that he forgot to be frightened any more, and when Rabbit went on to say that Kangas were only Fierce during the winter months, being at other times of an Affectionate Disposition, he could hardly sit still, he was so eager to begin being useful at once."
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A A Milne
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218 Quotes by A A Milne
A A Milne has 218 quotes on this site.
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Jane was my wicked stepmother: she was generous, affectionate and resourceful; she salvaged my schooling and I owe her an…
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I'm still amazed at how my mother emerged from her lonely early life as such an affectionate and levelheaded woman.
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Prayer is a sincere, sensible, affectionate pouring out of the soul to God, through Christ, in the strength and assistance…
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Trusting in Him, who can go with me, and remain with you and be every where for good, let us…
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In this would I live; in this would I die; upon this would I dwell in my thoughts and affections,…
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An affectionate disposition not only makes the mind more peaceful and calm, but it affects our body in a positive…
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There is nothing so lowering to one's self-esteem as the affectionate contempt of a beloved cat.
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