Word of Wisdom from Andy Rooney

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> I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet
> of an elderly person.
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I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my
> day!' makes my day.
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> I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one
> of the most peaceful feelings in the world.
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> I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right.
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> I've learned.... That you should never say no to a gift from a child.
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> I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have
> the strength to help him in some other way.
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> I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requires you to
> be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.
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> I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold
> and a heart to understand.
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> 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.
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> I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer
> it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
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> I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything
> we ask for.
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> I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class.
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> I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that make life
> so spectacular.
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> I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants
> to be appreciated and loved.
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> I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
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> I 've learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are
> only letting that person continue to hurt you.
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> I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds.
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> I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to
> surround myself with people smarter than I am.
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> I've learned... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.
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> I've learned..... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.
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> I've learned... That life is tough, but I'm tougher.
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> I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost, someone will take
> the ones you miss.
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> I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.
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> I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her
> one more time before she passed away.
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> I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft and tender,
> because tomorrow he may have to eat them.
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> I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
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> I've learned.... That when your newly born grandchild holds your
> little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.
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> 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.
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> I've learned.... That the less time I have to work with, the more
> things I get done.
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> To all of you.... Make sure you read all the way down to the last sentence.
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> It's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how much you care.
> Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND, even if it means sending
> it back to the person who sent it to you. If it comes back to you,
> then you'll know you have a circle of friends. HAPPY FRIENDSHIP WEEK
> TO YOU!!!!!! YOU ARE MY FRIEND AND I AM HONORED! Now send this to
> every friend you have!! And to your family. This was sent to me by a
> friend.
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