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Justine A.
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33 Golden Nuggets of Inspiration
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33 Golden Nuggets of Inspiration
Get inspiration from these 33 nuggets of homespun wisdom from the late U.S. radio-TV writer Andy Rooney (1919 – 2011). The collection was posted by Forum member Justine Aragones way back on June 19, 2011, just a little over four months before Rooney’s passing.
I've learned...
That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular.
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I've learned...
That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person.
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I've learned...
That just one person saying to me, "You've made my day!" makes my day.
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I've learned...
That being kind is more important than being right.
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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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I've learned...
That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the strength to help him in some other way.
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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.
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I've learned...
That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.
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I've learned...
That you should never say "no" to a gift from a child.
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I've learned...
That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we ask for.
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I've learned...
That money doesn't buy class.
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I've learned...
That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.
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I've learned...
That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.
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I've learned...
That the Lord didn't do it all in one day. What makes me think I can?
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I've learned...
That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.
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I've learned...
That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.
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I've learned...
That love, not time, heals all wounds.
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I've learned...
That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.
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I've learned...
That there's nothing sweeter than sleeping with your babies and feeling their breath on your cheeks.
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I've learned...
That no one is perfect until you fall in love with him or her.
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I've learned..
That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.
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I've learned...
That life is tough, but I'm tougher.
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I've learned...
That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the ones you miss.
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I've learned...
That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.
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I've learned...
That when you're in love, it shows.
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I've learned...
That I wish I could have told my Dad that I love him one more time before he passed away.
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I've learned...
That one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.
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I've learned...
That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.
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I've learned...
That I can't choose how I feel, but I can choose what I do about it.
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I've learned...
That when your newly born child holds your little finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.
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I've learned...
That no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.
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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.
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I've learned...
That the less time I have to work with, the more things I get done.
Andrew Aitken “Andy” Rooney (1919 – 2011) was an American radio and television writer best known for his weekly broadcast "A Few Minutes with Andy Rooney," a part of the CBS News program 60 Minutes from 1978 to 2011.
This collection of Rooney’s inspirationals was posted by Forum member Justine Aragones on June 19, 2011, just a little over four months before Rooney’s passing, and has been among the most visited Forum pages ever since. The accompanying thematic images are recent additions culled by the Forum moderator from various sources.
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June 27, 2011, 07:27:15 AM »
I am inspired|||
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wonderful and really inspiring, i have to say
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September 19, 2011, 06:40:28 PM »
Sounds great..That is quiet an inspiring thread!!!
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very inspiring...thanks for sharing.
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Inspiring. It touches my heart. Thanks!
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Really inspiring. Superb quotes. My favorite one is "That when you're in love, it shows."
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February 22, 2012, 11:43:35 PM »
very inspiring quotes
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March 01, 2012, 05:32:08 PM »
I got inspire with your post. Very nice post. Thanks for sharing.
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March 12, 2012, 08:01:18 PM »
Very Inspiring quotes. I like your post.
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All the quotes are very heart touching.
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Inspiring and fascinating. Really like it.
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March 30, 2012, 08:38:52 PM »
I love you inspiring post. It touches my heart. Thanks for post.
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You have post very Inspiration thing. I got Inspiration with your post.
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hi
your post is very inspriation
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