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 simple walks 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.... that money doesn't buy class.
I've learned.... that it's those small daily
happenings that make life so spectacular.
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 (OR ANIMAL 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.... that 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.
Original Author - Andy Rooney
