FW: Andy Rooney, worth the read

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> If you will take the time to read these. I promise you'll> come away with an enlightened perspective. The subjects covered affect us> all on a daily basis: > > They're written by Andy Rooney , a man who has 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. > > 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, 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. >