WORDS OF WISDOM!!!

WORDS OF WISDOM!!!
 Written by Andy Rooney, of CBS-TV 60 minutes fame. He was a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words!
I have learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.
I have learned.... That when you are in love, it shows.
I have learned.... That being kind is more important than being right.
I have learned.... That you should never say no to a gift from a child.
I have learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I do not have the strength to help him in some other way.
I have learned.... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.
I have learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.
I have learned.... That simple walks with my father around our compound when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.
I have learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
I have learned... . That we should be glad GOD does not give us everything we ask for.
I have learned.... That money does not buy class.
I have learned.... That it is those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.
I have learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.
I have learned.... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
I have learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.
I have learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds.
I have learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.
I have learned.... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.
I have learned.. That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.
I have learned... That life is tough, but I am tougher.
I have learned.... That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.
I have learned.... That when you harbour bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.
I have learned.... That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away (so if your Mom is still around, take time out to express your love to her more).
I have learned.... That you should keep your words both soft and tender, because tomorrow  you may have to eat them.
I have learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
I have learned.... That when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, then you are hooked for life.
I have learned.... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.
I have learned .... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.
To all of you.... Make sure you read all the way down to the last letter.

Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND !

YOU ARE MY FRIEND