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 I feel better about myself when
       I make others feel better about themselves.

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 what we have done for ourselves
       alone dies with us. What we have done
       for others and the world remains and
       is immortal.

I've learned....
       that one sincere apology is worth more
       than all the roses money can buy.

I've learned....
       that words harshly spoken are as difficult
       to retrieve as feathers in a gale.

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 once a relationship is over,
       if you experienced more smiles than
       tears, then it wasn't a waste of time.

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

I've learned....
       never to humiliate another person.
       Always give him an honorable way to
       back down or out of something and
       still save face.

I've learned....
       that the Lord didn't do it all in one
       day. What makes me think I can?

I've learned....
       that if you are still talking about
       what you did yesterday, you haven't
       done much today.

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 you view other people's children
       in a whole different light when you
       have some of your own.

I've learned....
       that the older I get, the smarter my
       parents become.

I've learned....
       that when your wife simply answers,
       "nothing" when you ask her what's
       wrong, you're in deep trouble.

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 I always think of the right thing
       to say when it's too late.

I've learned....
       that the fire of a past love will always
       burn with a small flame.

I've learned....
       that even at the age of forty-nine,
       you can still feel like a twelve
       year old child when your mother is
       talking to you.

I've learned....
       that no matter what their ages or how
       far away they may be, you never stop
       wanting to keep a protective arm
       around your children.

I've learned....
       to gather all the crumbs thrown my way.
       They soon form a lovely, thick slice
       of life and memories.

I've learned....
       that when you want a garment to shrink,
       it won't, and when you don't, it will
       come out of the dryer and fit your cat!

I've learned....
       that commercials for feminine products
       always comes on when you are sitting
       in the living room with all men.

I've learned....
       that the kind of adults my children
       are now is directly related to the kind
       of children I continually told them
       they were.

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 your babies and feeling their
       breath on your cheeks.

I've learned....
       that men would rather be lost for hours
       than stop and ask for directions.

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 there is nothing better than my
       dog waiting for me on the front porch,
       wagging his tail when I get home.

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 it is just as wrong to be rude to a
       child as to an adult. In fact, it may
       be more unforgivable.

I've learned....
       that you should never jump off a diving
       board when wearing a bikini.

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 a peacock today may be a feather
       duster tomorrow.

I've learned....
       that nobody wants to know what you're
       doing until you're doing something that
       you don't want anyone to know.

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 those who reach their goals too
       easily have aimed too low.

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 when packing for a vacation, you
       should take half as many clothes as you
       think you will need and twice as much
       money. Your clothes and money should
       run out about the same time!

I've learned....
       that stain resistant carpet will stain.

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 a good friend is the one who tells
       you how you really look in your jeans.

I've learned....
       that the less time I have to work with,
       the more things I get done.