

I’ve learned… That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere. I’ve learned… That life’s opportunities are never lost someone just takes the ones you missed. I’ve learned… That life is tough, but I’m tougher. I’ve learned… That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them. I’ve learned… That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile. 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 love, not time, heals all wounds. 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 to ignore the facts does not change the facts. I’ve learned… That under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved. I’ve learned… That it’s those small daily happenings that make I’ve learned… That money doesn’t buy class. I’ve learned… That we should be glad God doesn’t give us The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes. I’ve learned… That life is like a roll of toilet paper. 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… Sometimes all a person will need is a hand to hold 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 I can always pray for someone when I don’t have the strength to help him in some other way. I’ve learned… That you should never say no to a gift from a child. I’ve learned… That being kind is more important than being right. 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 just one person saying to me, ‘You’ve made my day!’ makes my day. I’ve learned… That when you’re in love, it shows. I’ve learned… That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. I found this Rooneyism gem on facebook during a recent browsing session. His 33 years of television satire and triviality resulted in 1,097 commentaries. That wonderful introduction was to my favorite portion of CBS’ 60 Minutes program.Īndy Rooney, a one-time World War II correspondent for Stars and Stripes in London, shared his thoughts to millions of viewers each Sunday night from 1978 to 2011.
