>> These were 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 the Lord didn't do it all in one day. What makes >> me think I can? >> >> 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 there's nothing sweeter than sleeping with your >> babies and feeling their breath on your cheeks. >> >> 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 I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what >> I do about it. >> >> 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 ... >> It's best to give advice in only two >> circumstances; when it is requested and when it is a >> life threatening situation. >> >> I've learned.... >> That the less time I have to work with, the more >> things I get done. To all of you.... Make sure you >> read all the way down to the last sentence. >> >> You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. It >> won't matter how many times you say I'm sorry, the >> wound is still there. A verbal wound is as bad as a >> physical one. >> >> Friends are very rare jewels, indeed. They make you >> smile and encourage you to succeed. They lend an ear, >> they share words of praise and they always want to >> open their hearts to us. >> I've learned... That you don't always have to forward everything you get in an email! (I added that one) but this one was nice. _______ To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://rangernet.org/subscribe.htm http://rangernet.org Autoresponder: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
