“It is true that a writer writes first to please himself and that his own satisfaction with what he has done is perhaps his greatest satisfaction. But writing is a means of communication. It is not enough to speak; you… — Christopher Milne Copy Share Image
“But if my father could stand up to schoolmasters and if he inherited some of his own father's gifts as a teacher, he himself… — Christopher Milne Copy Share Image
“Most of us have small, sad places somewhere in our hearts and my father was no exception. Sometimes we let our feelings escape in… — Christopher Milne Copy Share Image
“There are a hundred ways in which a boy can injure—if not indeed kill—himself. The more adventurous he is and the greater his initiative,… — Christopher Milne Copy Share Image
“It is true that a writer writes first to please himself and that his own satisfaction with what he has done is perhaps his… — Christopher Milne Copy Share Image
“If you haven't the creative urge, or if it is fulfilled elsehow, then, although you may be a skilled craftsman, writing the most delightful… — Christopher Milne Copy Share Image
“You can pretend to admire, but, unless you are a superb actress, you can't pretend to laugh. Laughter is genuine or else it is… — Christopher Milne Copy Share Image
“[Speculating thoughts after an interview with A. A. Milne] The main point was that Mr. Milne took his writing very seriously, "even though I… — Christopher Milne Copy Share Image
![“[Speculating thoughts after an interview with A. A. Milne] The main point was that Mr. Milne took his writing very seriously, "even though I was taking it into the nursery," as he put it. There was no question of tossing off something that was good enough for the kiddies. He was writing first to…” quote by Christopher Milne](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cc9/christopher-milne-48553_good-enough_speculating-thoughts-after-an-interview_2912854.jpg)