Things I've Learned

I'm told these are quotes from Andy Rooney.  I feel they are too good not to share   *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 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 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.*