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I've learned that when I wave to people in the
country, they stop what they are doing and wave
back.
Age 9
I've learned that just when I get my room the way I
like it, Mom makes me clean it up again.
Age 12
I've learned that if you want to cheer yourself
up, you should try cheering someone else up.
Age 14
I've learned that although it's hard to admit it,
I'm secretly glad my parents are strict with me.
Age 15
I've learned that silent company is often more
healing than words of advice.
Age 24
I've learned that brushing my child's hair is one
of life's great pleasures.
Age 26
I've learned that wherever I go, the world's worst
drivers have followed me there.
Age 29
I've learned that if someone says something unkind
about me, I must live so that no one will believe
it.
Age 39
I've learned that there are people who love you
dearly but just don't know how to show it.
Age 42
I've learned that you can make some one's day by
simply sending them a little note.
Age 44
I've learned that the greater a person's sense of
guilt,the greater his or her need to cast blame on
others.
Age 46
I've learned that children and grandparents are
natural allies.
Age 47
I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad
it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better
tomorrow.
Age 48
I've learned that singing "Amazing Grace" can lift
my spirits for hours.
Age 49
I've learned that motel mattresses are better on
the side away from the phone.
Age 50
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a man by
the way he handles these three things: a rainy day,
lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
Age 52
I've learned that keeping a vegetable garden is
worth a medicine cabinet full of pills.
Age 52
I've learned that regardless of your relationship
with your parents, you miss them terribly after
they die.
Age 53
I've learned that making a living is not the same
thing as making a life.
Age 58
I've learned that if you want to do something
positive for your children, work to improve your
marriage.
Age 61
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second
chance.
Age 62
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life
with a catchers mitt on both hands. You need to be
able to throw something back.
Age 64
I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will
elude you. But if you focus on your family, the
needs of others, your work, meeting new people,
and doing the very best you can, happiness will
find you.
Age 65
I've learned that whenever I decide something with
kindness, I usually make the right decision.
Age 66
I've learned that everyone can use a prayer.
Age 72
I've learned that it pays to believe in miracles.
And to tell the truth, I've seen several.
Age 75
I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't
have to be one.
Age 82
I've learned that every day you should reach out
and touch someone. People love that human touch -
holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly
pat on the back.
Age 85
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
Age 92