One of the most important principles of Taoism is P’u, the uncarved block. The essence of the principle of the Uncarved Block is that things in their original simplicity contain their own natural power, power that is easily spoiled and lost when that simplicity is changed....This basic Taoist principle applies not only to things in their natural beauty and function, but to people as well....Simpleminded does not necessarily mean stupid.

After all, what is the most appealing thing about Pooh? What else but simplicity, the Simplicity of the Uncarved Block? And the nicest thing about that Simplicity is its useful wisdom, the what-is-there-to-eat variety -- wisdom you can get at.

When you discard arrogance, complexity, and a few other things that get in the way, sooner or later you will discover that simple, childlike, and mysterious secret known to those of the Uncarved Block: Life is Fun.

As Piglet put it, "Pooh hasn’t much Brain, but he never comes to any harm. He does silly things and they turn out right."