Winnie-the-Pooh is British people's favourite philosopher

WINNIE-The-Pooh has beaten Plato and Confucius to be named Britain’s favourite philosopher.

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Louise Berwick

14:13, 14 Oct 2016Updated 07:31, 20 Jul 2019

POOHISMS: Winnie-the-Pooh has been voted our top source for wise sayings(Image: NC )

The honey-loving toy bear has been voted our top source for wise sayings.

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A quarter of people think Pooh is the world’s greatest sage.

FAVE: A quarter of people think Pooh is the world’s greatest sage(Image: NC )

And almost a third say they have been influenced by his advice.

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It has also been revealed our favourite Pooh saying is: “A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.”

The survey, by Fly Research, was carried out to mark Pooh Bear’s 90th anniversary.

BDAY: The survey was carried out to mark Pooh Bear’s 90th anniversary(Image: NC )

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Dr Catherine McCall from The Philosophy Foundation said: “Winnie-the-Pooh may never have had a university degree or even gone to school, but his words, experiences and adventures have stood the test of time.

“Poohisms encapsulate the thinking of many famous philosophers in beautiful, memorable sayings that have inspired generations.”

Winnie's thoughts

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• “A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.”

• “If the string breaks, try another piece of string.”

• “The most important thing is, even if we’re apart, I’ll always be with you.”

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WISE: 'If the string breaks, try another piece of string'(Image: NC )

• “It isn’t much good having anything exciting, if you can’t share it with somebody.”

• “Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.”

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• “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”