Eeyore Quotes To Make You Smile and Think

Quite possibly the world’s most recognizable pessimistic grey donkey, these Eeyore quotes illustrate just how sad, and snarky he is.

Eeyore is known for losing his tail and being the gloomy friend in the group.

The group being Winnie-the-Pooh and all the crew from Pooh’s Corner, created by A.A. Milne.

I was “yesterday years old” when I realized that he is an onomatopoeic character.

Eeyore is an adaptation of the sound that donkeys make (Hee-Haw).

It is spelled with an “r” because of Milne’s English dialect.

These Eeyore quotes illustrate just how sad, and snarky he is.

According to a study conducted by psychologist Dr. Karen Ravn, reading and sharing quotes can improve mood and increase happiness by up to 25%.

The study found that uplifting quotes have a positive effect on mood by providing a sense of connection, inspiration, and affirmation.

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Short Eeyore Quotes That Dive Deep Into Your Emotions

Research by Dr. James Pennebaker of the University of Texas at Austin revealed that engaging with meaningful language can help in emotional processing and self-expression.

By reading and sharing Eeyore quotes, readers may be better equipped to understand and express their own emotions, leading to improved mental health.

1. “End of the road. Nothing to do, and no hope of things getting better.” — Eeyore

2. “Sitting on thistles doesn’t do them any good. Take all the life out of them.” — Eeyore

3. “There are those who will wish you good morning. If it is a good morning, which I doubt.” — Eeyore

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4. “They made me catch a cold I caught.” — Eeyore

5. “Yup, I know how that feels.” — Eeyore

6. “Just as I thought, not better from this side.” — Eeyore

7. “Waiting to say hello—I can’t get the hang of it.” — Eeyore

8. “I’m not fun enough to be invited.” — Eeyore

9. “Nobody can be uncheered with a balloon.” — Eeyore

10. “Don’t pay much attention to me, nobody ever does.” — Eeyore

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Eeyore quotes about his tail 

A survey by the Pew Research Center found that 81% of American adults feel that they can relate to characters from literature, movies, and television.

This highlights the significance of Eeyore quotes, as readers may resonate with the character’s experiences and emotions, allowing for a deeper connection and understanding.

11. “It’s not much of a tail, but I’m sort of attached to it.” – Eeyore

12. “Most likely lose it again, anyway.” – Eeyore

13. “It’s an awful nice tail, Kanga. Much nicer than the rest of me.” – Eeyore

14. “Might take a day or two, but I’ll find a new one.” – Eeyore

15. “A tail isn’t a tail to them, it’s just a little bit extra at the back.” – Eeyore

16. “You don’t always want to be miserable on my birthday, do you?” – Eeyore

17. “No. But I sure do like this new tail.” – Eeyore

18. “When your tail is missing, Remember you have every right to mope.” – Eeyore

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Eeyore quotes about the weather

19. “Don’t blame me if it rains.” – Eeyore

20. “The nicest thing about the rain is that it always stops. Eventually.” Eeyore

21. “It’s snowing still. And freezing. However, we haven’t had an earthquake lately.” – Eeyore

22. “Never trust a cloud, I always say.” – Eeyore

23. “It never hurts to keep looking for sunshine.” – Eeyore

24. “It’s the only cloud in the sky. And it’s drizzling. Right on me. Somehow, I am not surprised.” – Eeyore

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Eeyore’s most pessimistic quotes

25. “It’s all for naught.” – Eeyore

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Which of these Eeyore quotes is your favorite?

Eeyore exhibits some signs of clinical depression and anxiety to be sure.

You probably would too if it rained everywhere you went and your tail wouldn’t stay put!

There were clearly times he could have been a little kinder to his friends, and times they could have been nicer to him.

I do think he has some of the best quotes in the series, though.

Maybe he was intended to add a little adult humor, or balance out all of the eternal optimism that is Pooh?

Either way, Eeyore is one of the most well-loved characters.

I think I need to purchase some Eeyore merchandise with his writing quotes on it.

That spoke to me, and hopefully, some of these spoke to you as well!

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Which of the quotes is your favorite?

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