I’ve Learned That-Andy Rooney

The Words of Andy Rooney

Only the Names Change, So Leave Some Footprints If you will take the time to read these. I promise you'll come away with an enlightened perspective. The subjects covered affect us all on a daily basis! They're written by Andy Rooney, a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words. Delight in……..

I've Learned ……..

That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.
That when you're in like, 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 vital 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 be with you.
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 quicker it goes.

I've Learned ……..

That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we question for.
That money doesn't buy class.
That it's those small daily endeavors that make life so spectacular.
That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.
That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
That when you plot to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.
That like, not time, heals all wounds.
That the simplest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.
That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.
That no one is perfect until you fall in like with them.

I've Learned ……..

That life is tough, but I'm tougher.
That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.
That when you harbor sourness, happiness will dock elsewhere.
That I wish I could have told my Mom that I like 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 small finger in his small 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 it.
That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.

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