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What I've Learned
by Andy Rooney
I've learned that
the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.
I've learned that when you're in love, it shows.
I've learned that just one person saying to me, "You've made my day!"
makes My day.
I've learned that having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most
peaceful feelings in the world.
I've learned that being kind is more important than being right.
I've learned that you should never say NO to a gift from a child.
I've learned that I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength
to help him in some other way.
I've learned that no matter how serious your life requires you to be everyone
needs a friend to act goofy with.
I've learned that sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to
understand.
I've learned that a simple walk with my father around the block on summer nights
when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.
I've learned that life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the
end, the faster it goes.
I've learned that we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.
I've learned hat money doesn't buy class.
I've learned that it's those small daily happenings that make life so
spectacular.
I've learned that under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be
appreciated and loved.
I've learned that the Lord didn't do it all in one day. What makes me think I
can?
I've learned that to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
I've learned that when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting
that person continue to hurt you.
I've learned that love, not time, heals all wounds.
I've learned that the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround
myself with people smarter than I am.
I've learned that everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.
I've learned that there's nothing sweeter than sleeping with your babies and
feeling their breath on your cheeks.
I've learned that no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.
I've learned that life is tough, but I'm tougher.
I've learned t hat opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you
miss.
I've learned that when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.
I've learned that I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time
before she passed away.
I've learned that one should keep his words both soft and tender, because
tomorrow he may have to eat them.
I've learned that a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
I've learned that I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about
it.
I've learned that when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in
his little fist, that you're hooked for life.
I've learned that everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the
happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.
I've learned that it is best to give advice in only two circumstances; when it
is requested and when it is a life-threatening situation.
I've learned that the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.
Friends are very rare jewels, indeed. They make you smile and encourage you to
succeed. They lend an ear, they share words of praise and they always want to
open their hearts to us.
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