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I've learned...
that the best classroom in the world
is at the foot of an elderly person.
I've learned...
that when you're in love,
it shows.
I've learned...
that having a child or pet 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 or means
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 parent 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 tissue paper...
the closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
I've learned...
that we should be glad God doesn't give 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 God didn't do it all in one day.
What makes me think I can?
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 sleeping with a baby
and feeling his/her breath on your cheeks.
I've learned...
that no one is perfect until you fell in love with them.
I've learned...
that life is tough, but I'm tougher.
Ive learned...
that opportunities are never lost;
someone will take the ones you missed.
I've learned...
that when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock somewhere.
I've learned...
that I wish I could have told my Mom/Dad
that I love her/him one more time before they passed away.
I've learned...
that one should keep his words both soft and tender,
because tomorrow he may have to swallow 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 your newly born child
holds your finger in his little fist,
you are 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 are climbing it.
I've learned...
that it is best to give advise in only two circumstances:
when it is requested and when it is a life threatening situation.
I've learned...
the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.