The "Learnings" of Andy Rooney

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Andy Rooney (TV Presenter) - a man who had the gift of saying so much with so few words.....

I've  learned ...

That  the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly  person.
That when you're in love, it shows.  
That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!'  MAKES MY DAY.
That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the  most peaceful feelings in the  world.
That being kind is more important than being right.
That you should never say no to a gift from a child.
That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the  strength to help him in some other way.  
That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.  
That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.
That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.
That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask  for.
That money doesn't buy class or command respect.
That it's those small dailyhappenings that make life so  spectacular.
That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be  appreciated, respected and loved.
That to ignore the facts does not change the  facts.
That love, not time, heals all  wounds.
That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.
That life is tough, but I'm tougher.  
That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.
That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock  elsewhere.
That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one  more time before she passed away.
That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because  tomorrow he may have to eat them.
That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your  looks.
That when your newly born grandchild holds your little  finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for  life.
That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all  the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing.