I Have Learned... that the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person. I've learned.... that a kindness done is never lost. It may take a while, but like a suitcase on a luggage carousel, it will return again. I've learned... that if you hang something in the closet for a while, it shrinks two sizes. I've learned.... that just one person saying to me, "You've made my day!" makes my day. I've learned.... that I feel better about myself when I make others feel better about themselves. 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 what we have done for ourselves alone dies with us. What we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. I've learned.... that one sincere apology is worth more than all the roses money can buy. I've learned.... that being kind is more important than being right. I've learned.... that I need to let my friends comfort me and hold me up, to let them know I need support, that I'm not always as strong as I look or act. I've learned.... that when I'm waiting to see my doctor, I always wish I hadstuck to my diet. 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 the more mistakes I make, the smarter I get. 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 once a relationship is over, if you experienced more smiles than tears, then it wasn't a waste of time. I've learned.... that the Lord 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 the older I get, the smarter my parents become. 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 no matter what their ages or how far away they may be, you never stop wanting to keep a protective arm around your children. I've learned.... to gather all the crumbs thrown my way. They soon form a lovely, thick slice of life and memories. I've learned.... that everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile. 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 I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it. I've learned.... that nobody wants to know what you're doing until you're doing something that you don't want anyone to know. 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. I've learned.... that a good friend is the one who tells you how you really look in your jeans. I've learned... that a true friend will always tell you when you have food in your teeth.s