The Facts of Life

Written by Andy Rooney before he passed away.

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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 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 life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes

I've learned .... That money doesn't buy class

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 the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am

I've learned .... That life is tough, but I'm tougher

I've learned .... That when you harbour 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 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 everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it

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Also, I'd love to know which fact hit you hardest. Please comment and let me know :)