We can all be prouder to be human beings, because that's what they were. They make up for a lot of liars, cheats, and terrorists among us. Andy Rooney More Quotes by Andy Rooney More Quotes From Andy Rooney I've learned ... that no one is perfect until you fall in love with them. Andy Rooney falling-in-love marriage perfect Let's make a statement to the airlines just to get their attention. We'll pick a week next year and we'll all agree not to go anywhere for seven days. Andy Rooney seven-days next-year years 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. Andy Rooney summer father children I've learned... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand. Andy Rooney heart hands needs I've learned... That you should never say no to a gift from a child. Andy Rooney ive-learned should children I don't like food that's too carefully arranged; it makes me think that the chef is spending too much time arranging and not enough time cooking. If I wanted a picture I'd buy a painting. Andy Rooney sarcasm sarcastic food We need people who can actually do things. We have too many bosses and too few workers. Andy Rooney boss people needs Last night we had three small zucchini for dinner that were grown within fifty feet of our back door. I estimate they cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $371.49 each. Andy Rooney zucchini doors night Elephants and grandchildren never forget. Andy Rooney grandchildren grandmother elephants I've learned... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so spectacular. Andy Rooney i-have-learned spectacular ive-learned Democrats believe people are basically good but must be saved from themselves by the government. Republicans believe people are basically bad but they'll be okay if they're left alone. Andy Rooney government believe people I've learned... that everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile. Andy Rooney i-have-learned ive-learned attitude Conservatives are more religious than liberals--although there is no evidence that they're nicer people because of it. Andy Rooney evidence religious people Would a real man get caught eating a twinkie? Andy Rooney real eating men Familiar things are a comfort to us all. Andy Rooney familiar-things familiar comfort I understand shipping - you have to expect to pay for the stamps or for the freight company - but what's this handling they always have? How much does handling cost, anyway? I don't want a lot of people handling something I'm going to buy before I get it. How much would it cost if you didn't handle it before you sent it to me? Andy Rooney cost doe people If you do see me in a restaurant, please, just let me eat my dinner. Andy Rooney restaurants dinner let-me Vegetarian: Indian word for lousy hunter. Andy Rooney hunters cooking food It's best to give advice in only two circumstances; when it's requested, and when it's a life threatening situation. Andy Rooney advice giving two I spent my first 50 years trying to become known as a writer and the next 30 trying to avoid being famous. I walk down the street or go to a football game and people shout, 'Hey Andy'. I hate that. Andy Rooney hate football years
