I've learned ...

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 any 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 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 when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist,

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.

These words were written by Andy Rooney,

a man who had the gift of saying so much with so few words.

These profound words were sent to me

from a long-time good friend and I wanted to share them with you.