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A tribute to Andy Rooney?

This is rather poignant since he just past on Friday!!

.The subjects covered affect us all on a daily basis:

They're written by Andy Rooney, a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words. Enjoy…

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 having a child 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 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 mother 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 under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

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 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 when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.

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 when your newly born grandchild holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're 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're climbing it.

Update:

Mine-- An infants hand--wrapped around your "baby finger"

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  • DeeJay
    Lv 7
    10 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Mr Wizard - What a nice addition - to answers tonight.

    I love them all but one of my favorites is:

    I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft

    and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

    Thank you.

    DeeJay.

  • 10 years ago

    Great post Mr. Wizard!

    Your personal additional is wonderful as well!

  • 10 years ago

    He is most well loved of all the curmudgeons of this time and I will missed his items on 60 minutes..

  • ?
    Lv 6
    10 years ago

    Thanks. These were great. My favorite : Life is like a roll of toilet paper, the closer you get to the end, the faster it goes. Very observant.

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  • ?
    Lv 6
    10 years ago

    When you smile and you are all alone you are really happy. Andy Rooney

    Thanks for so many of his special thoughts he will be missed by so many

  • daisy
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    I have always liked to hear him speak. His short takes on life were excellent, as we can see from this post.

  • Lady M
    Lv 6
    10 years ago

    Thank You Mr Wizard. How heartwarming. We are going to miss him, aren't we!

  • 10 years ago

    I've learned....It's impossible to type a witty retort with misty eyes.

  • -
    Lv 7
    10 years ago

    Great jewels of wisdom from a man who seemed like a gruff on the outside but had a heart soft as a marshmallow.

  • 10 years ago

    wise words from a wise man, given with a spoonful of humor. R.I.P. A/R!!

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