Worth a Read...

Got this from a friend.  Many, many pearls of wisdom in here!

"What have I learned"

  

They're written by the late Andy Rooney (ex-60 Minutes USA ), a man who had 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 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 sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold  and a heart to understand.

  

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 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 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 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.