Andy Rooney

[mater]

I hope you enjoy these as I did. Maybe you can add your own.


ENLIGHTENED PERSPECTIVE
>> Please Read all the way to the bottom!
>>
>> 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. Enjoy.......
>>
>> 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 simple walks with my father around the block on
> summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.
>>
>> 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 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 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 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 I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one
> more time before she passed away.
>>
>> 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.

[leehljp]

That is good Ken! I have already sent that to some friends, and I don't usually do send email other than notes and communications!

[Popeye]

Need to get those engraved on a large plaque and posted prominently somewhere in this shack. Pat

[cabinetman]

I can see old Andy just sitting there at his desk reeling those off. They're great. Thanks for posting them.
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[DUD]

Ken I agree those are good. Bill