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 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 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 sometimes all a person needs is
a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

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 money doesn't buy class.

I've learned....
that it's those small daily happenings that make life
so spectacular.

I've learned....
that under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants
to be appreciated and loved.


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 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 holding a sleeping
baby
and feeling their breath against your cheek.

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 I can't choose how I feel,
but I can choose what I do about it.

I've learned....
that when a newborn baby holds your little finger in
his little fist,
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 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.