A. A. Milne Quotes

It was a drowsy summer afternoon, and the Forest was full of gentle sounds, which all seemed to be saying to Pooh, 'Don't listen to Rabbit, listen to me.' So he got in a comfortable position for not listening to Rabbit.

A. A. Milne

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  A. A. Milne
  • Listening
  • Summer
  • Sound