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 under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to
be appreciated and loved.*
*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 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 harbour 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 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 the less time I have to work with, the more
things I get done.*
- Andy Rooney