Happy National Winnie the Pooh Day!

This national holiday commemorates the birthday of the creator of Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne, who was born on Jan. 18, 1882. The English author wrote a few novels and plays before he brought the adorable, honey-loving bear to life, and fans have his son to thank.

Winnie the Pooh and friends (Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger, and others) were inspired by his son, Christopher Robin, and his collection of stuffed animals. The first book, "Winnie-the-Pooh" was published in 1926 followed by "The House at Pooh Corner" in 1928 and in 1961, Disney took over.

Now that you've freshened up on your history, here's how you can help celebrate the special day. Read the books, watch the movie, or share one of the (many) loveable quotes.

Here are 20 relatable quotes in honor of National Winnie the Pooh Day:

1. Piglet: "How do you spell 'love'?"
Pooh: "You don’t spell it…you feel it.

2. "You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."

3. "Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there someday."

4. "Some people care too much. I think it’s called love."

5. "Love is taking a few steps backward, maybe even more…to give way to the happiness of the person you love."

6. "If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever."

7. "I always get to where I'm going by walking away from where I have been."

8. "The things that make me different are the things that make me."

9. "People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day."

10. "A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference."

11. "Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart."

12. "If you live to be a hundred, I hope I live to be a hundred minus one day so that I never have to live a day without you."

13. "There’s no difference between falling a thousand feet to the jagged rocks below and tumbling out of bed."

14. "We didn't realize we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun."

15. "Doing nothing often leads to the very best of something."

16. "A hug is always the right size."

17. "A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside."

18. "Any day spent with you is my favorite day. So, today is my new favorite day."

19. "How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard."

20. "I think we dream so we don’t have to be apart for so long. If we’re in each other’s dreams, we can be together all the time."

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Winnie the Pooh stars in “Christopher Robin.” Laurie Sparham/Walt Disney Pictures