Japanese Azaleas
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The document is a collection of life lessons and observations from Andy Rooney. Some of the key lessons mentioned include: learning from the wisdom of elderly people; showing love through actions; finding peace holding a sleeping child; being kind over being right; appreciating small daily happenings; and surrounding oneself with people smarter than oneself. The overall message is about cherishing life's simple moments and relationships.
Japanese Azaleas
- 1. They're written by Andy Rooney, a man who has the gift of saying so much with so few words. Enjoy.......
- 2. I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.
- 3. I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows.
- 4. I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!' makes my day.
- 5. I've learned..... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful feelings in the world.
- 6. I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right.
- 7. I've learned.... That you should never say no to a gift from a child.
- 8. I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.
- 9. I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.
- 10. I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.
- 11. 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.
- 12. I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
- 13. I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.
- 14. I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class.
- 15. I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.
- 16. I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.
- 17. I've learned..... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
- 18. I've learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.
- 19. I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds.
- 20. I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.
- 21. I've learned.... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.
- 22. I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.
- 23. I've learned... That life is tough, but I'm tougher.
- 24. I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost, someone will take the ones you miss.
- 25. I've learned .... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.
- 26. I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one more time before she passed away.
- 27. I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.
- 28. I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
- 29. I've learned..... That when your newly born grandchild holds Your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.
- 30. 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.
- 31. I've learned.... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.
- 32. Send this to everyone you consider a friend. YOU ARE MY FRIEND AND I AM HONORED!
- 33. Friends, where would we be without them! Have a nice today and tomorrow and there after.... Have a wonderful life!