by Andy Rooney

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, "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 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 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 it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.

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 when you plan to get even with someone,
you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

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 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 it is 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.

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 a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

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 everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

BY author Andy Rooney; with thanx to Otto L. of Henderson.