"I've learned"

Ironically, I got an email from a good friend today that has a lot to do with lessons, the topic of my last blog post. It's a really cool email, so I'm going to share it!
They're written by Andy Rooney, a man who had
the gift of saying so much with so few words.
Enjoy........
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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.
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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'shard shell is
someone who wants to be
appreciated and loved.

I've learned ..... That to
ignore the facts does not
change the facts..

I 'velearned .... 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 Dad that
I love him one more time
before he 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 of 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.

I hope someday I can make a list like this one :)