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