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 having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the most peaceful things 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 money doesn’t buy class.

I’ve learned…That’s it’s those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular¹.

I’ve learned…That under everyone’s hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

I’ve learned…That the Lord² didn’t do it all in one day. What makes me think I can?

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, heals³ all wounds.

I’ve learned…That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself smarter than I am.

I’ve learned…That everyone you meet deserves⁴ 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 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 harbor⁵ bitterness, happiness will dock⁶ them.

I’ve learned…That I wish I could have told my Dad that I love him one more time before he passed away.

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 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 it is best to give advice in only two circumstances; when it is requested and when it is a life threatening situation.