I’ve Learned…

This is written by Andy Rooney, a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words.
Enjoy . . .

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 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 her 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.