Things I've Learned (Part 1)

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.