Life Lessons From Tuesdays With Morrie (Doubleday, 1997)
1. “Accept what you are able to do and what you are not able to do.” (p. 18)
2. “Accept the past as past, without denying it or discarding it.” (p. 18)
3. “Learn to forgive yourself and to forgive others.” (p. 18)
4. “Don’t assume that it is too late to get involved.” (p. 18)
5. Find someone to share your heart, give to your community, be at peace with yourself, try to be as human as you can be. (p. 34)
6. “Love always wins.” (p. 40)
7. “The culture we have does not make people feel good about themselves. And you have to be strong enough to say if the culture doesn’t work, don’t buy it.” (p. 42)
8. “So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they’re busy doing things they think are important. This is because they’re chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.” (p. 43)
9. “ . . . if you really want it, then you’ll make your dream happen.” (p. 47)
10. “The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.” (p. 52)
11. “Love is the only rational act.” (p. 52)
12. “I don’t allow myself any more self-pity than that. A little each morning, a few tears, and that’s all . . . . It’s horrible to watch my body slowly wilt away to nothing. But it’s also wonderful because of all the time I get to say goodbye.” (p. 57)
13. “Sometimes you can’t believe what you see; you have to believe what you feel.” (p. 61)
14. “What if today were my last day on earth?” (p. 64)
15. “Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live.” (p. 82)
16. If you accept you are going to die at any time, then you might not be as ambitious as you are. (p. 83)
17. There is no foundation, no secure ground, upon which people may stand today if it isn’t the family. (p. 91)
18. “Don’t cling to things, because everything is impermanent.” (p. 103)
19. “ . . . If you’ve found meaning in your life you don’t want to go back. You want to go forward. You want to see more, do more. You can’t wait until sixty-five.” (p. 118)
20. “Money is not a substitute for tenderness, and power is not a substitute for tenderness.” (p. 125)
21. “ . . . love is how you stay alive, even after you are gone.” (p. 133)
22. “Love each other or perish.” (p. 149)
23. “ . . . the big things—how we think, what we value—those you must choose yourself. You can’t let anyone--or any society—determine those for you.” (p. 155)
24. “Don’t let go too soon, but don’t hang on too long.” (p. 162)
25. “Be compassionate. And take responsibility for each other. If we only learned those lessons, this world would be so much better a place.” (p. 163)
26. “Forgive yourself before you die. Then forgive others.” (p. 164)
27. “As long as we can love each other, and remember the feeling of love we had, we can die without ever really going away. All the love you created is still there. All the memories are still there. You live on—in the hearts of everyone you have touched and nurtured while you were here.” (p. 174)
28. “Death ends a life, not a relationship.” (p. 174)
29. The important questions have to do with love, responsibility, spirituality, awareness. (p. 175)
30. “You’re not a wave, you are part of the ocean.” (p. 180)
31. “ . . . there is no such thing as ‘too late’ in life.” (p. 190)

THE SEVEN HABITS OF TRULY HAPPY PEOPLE
Put a smile on your face by following these tips
by Ellen Michaud
from www.prevention.com
The best way to ditch the seven deadlies is to replace them with what
psychiatrist Dr. William Glasser calls the seven caring habits: supporting,
encouraging, listening, accepting, trusting, respecting, and negotiating
differences.
They sound simple, right? All you have to do is accept people for who they are,
listen to them, respect them, trust them, encourage and support them, and
negotiate any differences you may have. But, like most of what's worthwhile in
life, the caring habits are a little harder to put into place than you might think,
especially if they represent an about-face for you.
Run a reality check. How did you talk with the people you live with this
morning? Did you listen to what they were saying? Or did you let their words run
in one ear and out the other? Did you encourage them to move ahead with what
they've planned for the day? Did you support them in their choices? Or did you
put them down or just nod your head as you drank your coffee?
Really listen. "Treat people like they're your best friends," says Suzy Hallock-
Bannigan, a trainer with the Glasser Institute who is based in South Pomfret, VT.
Hang on their every word. Find time to sit down with them and really pay
attention, without being distracted by cell phones, passing traffic, or the demands
of other people. Then give them time to get out what they have to say. "I also try
to check in with people all the time to make sure I've correctly heard what they're
saying," she says.
Envision the new you. Draw a mental picture of yourself as a person who
practices the seven caring habits. Keep it in the back of your mind, then pull it
forward when you're talking with those close to you to see if you're acting like a
caring person. "Sam" does this all the time. When he and his fiancee, "Maggie,"
were considering a move, for example, Sam was not happy. The two had had an
understanding that they would live in the Northeast for the rest of their days.
Then Maggie got a great job offer in Florida, and she wanted to go.
"My immediate reaction was, 'How could she do this to me?'" says Sam. "It
seemed so unfair. I felt resentful, I felt frightened. I felt angry. I felt betrayed. And,
at that moment, I realized that I could choose to react from those feelings or not.
"I took a deep breath, then thought, 'How do I want to be in the world?' The
answer is, I want to be gentle and loving and strong. Okay, so if I were a gentle
and loving and strong person, how would I act? What would I be saying to myself
right now? And to Maggie?"
By framing the issue in terms of who he wanted to be rather than what he wanted
the outcome of their discussion to be, Sam was able to maintain a loving and
supportive relationship with Maggie and work out a compromise. Since Maggie's
a teacher, they decided to rent a home in Florida for the school year and return to
Vermont every summer. (To show that she understood his passion for the
Vermont mountains, Maggie even encouraged Sam to buy 10 acres and a cabin
for them.)
Ask the right question. In that split second after which the urge to blame,
complain, criticize, nag, threaten, punish, or bribe arises, but before the words
actually leave your mouth, stop, and ask yourself, "Is this really important?"
Hallock-Bannigan doesn't like unmade beds. When her husband, who knows this,
left the bed unmade one morning, she felt the heat of generations of righteous
bed makers rise up within her. "If he really loved me," she caught herself thinking,
"he would have made the bed." When her husband came into the room, she was
about to complain but instead asked herself, "Just how important is an unmade
bed?" The answer was obvious even to a bed maker such as Hallock-Bannigan.
Accept reality. "You have to understand that the only person you can change is
yourself," says Hallock-Bannigan. If your husband is a tightwad who hates it
when you spend a dime, you can't do a thing about his attitude. But you can
control yours. Instead of slugging it out with him over whether or not a $15 pair of
Liz Claiborne socks is "necessary," hold your irritation in check and apply as
many of the seven caring habits as you can. Look for a compromise, such as
holding the line at one pair of socks, or promising to check store knockoffs that
are as pretty but cheaper.
"When you have a difference with someone who's important to you, you
negotiate," says Dr. Glasser. But what happens if your partner digs in his heels?
To deal with that, Dr. Glasser developed something called the "solving circle"--a
piece of string that forms a circle outline on the floor. You and your partner face
each other and, as each of you feels ready, you step into the circle and say, "The
most important thing in my life is our relationship. We have a problem with
______ (name the problem). We know that arguing and blaming will do no good.
And in order to avoid wounding our relationship, I am willing to _______ (say
what you're willing to do that will help)." It may take a few days to get this
accomplished, and some people may find that a third party--a therapist or
marriage counselor--may be a necessary ingredient.
Pick a model. When Hallock-Bannigan was training Sisters in Ireland to use the
caring habits, one good Sister was having trouble figuring out how to respond to
someone who was criticizing her. So Hallock-Bannigan asked her, "Who's the
woman you most look up to?" The answer was Mary Robinson, president of
Ireland and a champion of human rights. "Well, what do you think she would be
thinking and feeling in this situation?" asked Hallock-Bannigan. "What would you
see her doing?" Ten seconds later, the Sister was off to do what Mary would've
done.
Write about it. Keep a daily journal to help think your way through the transition
and keep track of your progress, says Hallock-Bannigan. Sam does, and looking
back over nearly a decade, he can honestly say, "I'm a very different person than
I was 10 years ago. It doesn't mean I'm perfect," he adds with an endearing grin.
"But I try."

RELATIONSHIPS
1. I have realized that in any relationship, you've got to show your feelings; love for
one another.
2. I've learnt that when your partner is in an agitated mood, just keep quiet, be cool
and respond later.
3. I've observed that people who normally come on strong, are the ones with fewer
successful relationships.
4. I've learnt that every woman likes to have her own home, since it is where she is
in Charge. She can do it up her own way to satisfy her creative instincts.
5. I've learnt that it is importa nt for good-looking women to differentiate between a
Genuine and a flattering compliment.
6. I've learnt that everybody likes to be asked their opinion.
7. I've learnt that when you love a woman, you must meet her as often as possible.
8. I've learnt that no one respects you unless you respect yourself.
9. I've learnt that a man who believes he knows all is the biggest fool around.
10. I feel apprehensive of women who benchmark me against their father or husband.
11. Love is letting your beloved be what she is rather tha n what you'd like her to be.
12. I've realized that you must have, amongst your best friends, someone you've
grown up with.
13. I've learnt that a married woman who knows you find her attractive, needs to be
told just that to put her at ease.
14. I've realized that you might not always marry the person you love. True love, is
being there, willing to help, without expecting something in return.
15. I've realized that perfectionists tend to be more critical and judgmental of others.
16. Having married a woman, it's better n ot to worry about her past as long both of
you are enjoying post -marital bliss.
17. I've learnt that one way of disarming a person is to say 'Help me understand'.
18. I've learnt that a partner must help you leverage your strengths and overcome your
weaknesses.
19. While dealing with people there would be some who criticize you, genuinely or to
protect their own interests. Believe in yourself, internalize the criticism, change as
much as you are happy with. Always stand up for what you believe in or else you
would lose self-esteem. Do not try and change yourself beyond a point, otherwise
you would be unhappy always trying to project yourself as something you are not.
20. I've learnt that hassi mazaak mein I can communicate much more than with a
straight face.
21. Remember to be on good terms with head -hunters. Maloom nahin when you
might need a job.
22. I've seen that by being the helpful type, most people reciprocate when asked for
help.
23. I've seen that neighbors keenly observe your change in status and their perception
of you changes accordingly.
24. Most of us have at some point wooed and courted. I do not reciprocate another’s
feelings, when I am not interested. In other words, I've learnt not to lead others up
the garden path. After all, would I like someone to do the same to me?
25. I've seen men who get attracted to women elder to them, are mostly, very attached
to their mothers. Probably, the woman protects her man and nurtures the child in
him just like a mother would.
26. I've learnt that to love and be loved, is the greatest j oy in the world.
27. I've learnt that happier are those who forgive and forget.
28. When your wife has been, for years, used to having you back from work at 9 p.m.
and suddenly start coming at 7 p.m. both of you need to learn to spend the extra
time usefully or else you could end up fighting.
29. I've learnt that love is a two -way street.
30. I've learnt that love is all about sharing and caring.
31. I've learnt that women are emotionally stronger than men.
32. I've realized that while wooing a woman there is no such thing a s a fool-proof
strategy. The best of plans may go awry. My advice is just play it by ear; be
sensitive and sharp.
33. I've learnt that to win over a good -looking woman, you must compliment her on
her intelligence and be persevering.
34. I've learnt that a friend is one with whom you can chat without feeling
apprehensive of being judged.
35. I've realized that excessive wooing could boomerang. Sometimes it pays to
momentarily ignore your sweetheart. If she likes you, the phone will ring.
36. The men who love from a dist ance get left behind.
37. I've learnt that one learns more by listening than by talking.
38. I've learnt that it pays more to be assertive than aggressive.
39. I've observed that in a joint family, immature is the wife who compares herself
with her unmarried sister-in-law. There will always be a different set of rules for
the daughter and the daughter -in-law.
40. I've learnt that you must know when to put the phone down.
41. I've learnt that insecurity breeds jealousy.
42. While studying for your exams, some college or build ing friends might try to
demoralize you by talking about how hard they study or questioning you on
subjects you do not know. I've learnt to spot such friends and isolate them. My
advice is; go by your schedule, look at the number of quality hours spent stu dying
and not the number of hours.
43. I've realized that sharing your vulnerability with your sweetheart helps cement the
relationship.
44. I've realized that inspite of what ever you might do, every woman wants to hear
those golden words - I Love You -.
45. I've realized that an attractive woman knows exactly what's going on in a man's
mind.
46. I've learnt that a victory won by humiliation leaves scars of resentment. It is
smarter to strategically win over the weak.
47. I've realized that if you want to marry woman who has not made up her mind or is
just too pre-occupied with her own plans, don’t pop the all -important question but
handle her gently, be there for her and may be she’ll be yours.
48. I've realized that getting emotional in an argument makes one behave irratio nally
and lose sight of the big picture.
49. I've realized that some Veejays perpetually crave for attention, apprehensive that
their popularity might decline if people don't notice them.
50. I've realized that two individuals, even after the fiercest of fights can continue to
be friends for life.
51. I've realized, that on meeting a TV personality of my dreams, I could act fresh,
trip and perhaps even fall if I didn’t hold myself together.
52. I've learnt that people who are not good listeners get isolated, come on st rong and
believe that they are the best.
53. I've learnt that every person must believe in himself but at the same time be
willing to accept criticism, internalize it and change himself accordingly.
54. I've learnt that marrying a Siamese twin can make life bori ng, but marrying a 50
% opposite could add value and make life interesting.
55. I've learnt that Arien women enjoy the company of men who will take charge of
their lives, but get married to men whose lives they can take charge of.
56. I've learnt that eight out ten women reject guys who fall head over heels in love
with them and express their feelings too soon.
57. I've found Arien women clinging to the phone when they are feeling low, wanting
to be heard but being crisp and to the point when they are on a high.
58. I've learnt that most women like their men to be gutsy.
59. I've seen many attractive women use their charm to get a guy let his guard down.
My advice is be careful, try getting into a give and take situation.
60. I've learnt that women like their partners to be g ood listeners.
61. I've learnt that disagreement or anger can be better communicated through tone of
voice or silence than by raising one’s voice.
62. I've learnt that human behavior during childhood and old age is similar.
63. Marriage is all about companionship, sharing, giving your partner space and being
there for one another.
64. Husbands and wives have to continuously work on their relationship, add value,
juice and spice to it.
65. I would tend to ignore women who want to date me on the phone and not for
dinner.
66. Couples who do not take each other for granted, respect each other's views, agree
to disagree are likely to have a happy married life.
67. Be in touch with your friends during your ups and downs. It will help build lasting
relationships.
68. Some friends might no t talk to me for months, yet I know they will be the first to
help me get out of a problem. Isn't that what friendship is all about?
69. Trusting one another is only the first step in a lasting relationship.
70. Most women are busy assessing the guy on the first date and may probably talk
about themselves on the second or third one.
71. Always remember to return favors. You will have more people wanting to oblige
you.
72. Having got married, many of my friends continue to meet attractive women.
While they cannot marry all of them, they can enjoy their company, become
friends, be there for them and may be lots more.
73. While selecting your life partner, you have to go by your gut feel, rather than
being logical and rational about it.
74. I've learnt that when you are unhappy or angry with someone, let it be known. If
you do not vent your feelings, tension builds up within. Two things could happen.
Either you could get into an argument and get it out of your system or your
behavior will subconsciously reflect the anger.
75. I've observed that most women seldom reciprocate love immediately. They like to
be pursued, wooed with chocolates and roses before they warm up to you.
76. I've seen many a married man behaving very differently in the presence and
absence of their wives. There are others who are uncomfortable taking their
friends home. Both these behavioral patterns reflect on quality of the relationship
a person shares with his family.

LIFE
1. I've learnt that the way a man dresses and his handwriting are a reflection of h is
personality.
2. I've realized that whenever I make my plans public they go awry.
3. I've learnt that a person's posture, gait and walking style say a lot about his self -
confidence.
4. I've learnt that silence is often more healing than empty words or free a dvice.
5. I've learnt that generous people seldom have emotional and mental problems.
6. I've learnt that most of the things I worry about never happen !
7. I've learnt that life challenges us constantly to do things better.
8. A lot of us portray this very tough image to cover up our insecurities.
9. I've learnt that enthusiasm is caught, not taught.
10. As one grows older, one matures like wine in a cask, becoming more intuitive,
guessing the destinies of a few near and dear ones. Surely, this does not make
them astrologers but it certainly strengthens their intuitive powers.
11. I have learnt that self pity is a waste of time.
12. I have learnt that education, experience and memories are three things that no one
can take away from me.
13. I have learnt that the secret of growi ng old gracefully is to keep your enthusiasm
alive for meeting new people and seeing new places.
14. I have learnt that you learn most from people who are learning themselves.
15. To be rich is glorious.
16. I've learnt that happiness comes from within. No amount of money can buy it.
17. I've learnt that you cannot have the same standard of living at 26 that your father
has at 45.
18. I've learnt that conviction is the key to success.
19. I've learnt that life is a continuous learning process.
20. I've learnt that you should mak e a promise only if you intend keeping it.
21. I've learnt that happiness shows on a person's face.
22. What you say is as important as how you say it.
23. A human being who imparts knowledge is richer and taller at the end of the day.
24. Life will always have problems but never let it pull you down. Remember there is
always somebody who is worse off than you are.
25. To have an independent mind does not mean that you do not listen to anyone.
26. There is more happiness in giving than in receiving.
27. I've learnt that being articu late is as important as possessing knowledge.
28. I've learnt that you must pray to God, have faith in him always and not only when
the chips are down.
29. I've realized that belief in God is a matter of faith and cannot be proven in a Court
of Law.
30. I've realized that sleeping on my back makes me feel fresh in the morning.
31. I've learnt that the body throws up signals when it is close to breaking point. It's
up to us to recognize them.
32. I've learnt arguing with a person who has undergone a bypass surgery could ex cite
him unnecessarily.
33. I've realized that music, women and books make me tick.
34. I've realized that with the amount of sin in today’s world, God has decided that
we should pay for our deeds in this birth only.
35. I've realized that there is no substitute to the Law of Karma and Dharma. Karma
means you reap what you sow. Dharma is righteous behavior.
36. I've learnt that Zindagi mein paasa palatne mein time nahin lagta hai.
37. I've realized that to avoid dental problems, it is important to visit the dentist the
minute your teeth start reacting to hot or cold food.
38. I've realized that the best way to rule a country by proxy is influencing its
educational system.
39. I've realized that the more old shirts I give away to the needy, God blesses me
with that many more new ones.
40. I've realized that some dentists keep on playing around with your teeth to increase
the their earnings.
41. I've learnt that listing to instrumental music while driving to work keeps my mind
cool, stable and open.
42. I've learnt that writing is a means o f expressing an individual’s creativity.
43. I've learnt that a camera captures happy moments for eternity.
44. I've learnt that visiting a temple regularly and praying without any expectations is
the simplest route to happiness.
45. I've learnt to trust my gut fee l and listen to my inner voice. Having said that, I like
to internalize the decision before committing myself.
46. I've learnt that people with conviction will always be opposed, but brave is the
one who carries on unfazed.
47. I've learnt that opportunities come in everyone's lives, it is a question of seizing
them at the right time. Too much of thinking could get you left behind. You must
strike when the iron is hot.
48. I've learnt that someone who blindly follows an astrologer's recipe for success
without putting in the required effort is doomed to fail.
49. I've learnt that success in life comes 60 % from destiny and 40 % from hard work.
50. I've learnt that life without friends is incomplete.
51. I've learnt that your misdeeds always catch up with you i.e. the law of ka rma is
always at work.
52. I've learnt that it pays to be in touch.
53. I've learnt that one of the keys to happiness is to know and accept your
limitations.
54. I've learnt that listing to half an hour of music before sleeping gives me peace of
mind.
55. I've learnt that leading a balanced life is a key to happiness.
56. I've learnt that sharing of experiences enriches me.
57. I've learnt that high profile personalities face a lot of stress.
58. I've learnt that nothing in life is worth brooding over for more than three days.
59. I've learnt that music gets me out of my worst moods.
60. I've learnt that successful people accept change as a way of life.
61. I've learnt that success is giving of one's best.
62. I've learnt that every human being has a spark of brilliance and goodness in him,
it only needs to be tapped.
63. I've learnt that it is good to be ambitious, to the extent that it does not make me
unhappy.
64. I believe in 'no risk, no gain'.
65. Life will always have problems. The challenge lies in converting every problem
into an opportunity.
66. Generosity gives happiness and miserly behavior just the opposite.
67. When faced with a problem, get to the bottom of it and resolve it rather than
search for temporary solutions.
68. I've learnt that there is no such thing as perfection.
69. I've learnt that however rich you ar e, you must realize the value of money.
70. I've realized that the more successful you are, the more humble you should be, the
more you should share, the more helpful you should be and the more you must
feed the less unfortunate.
71. I've realized that no amount o f counseling can work unless the person is
determined to improve himself.
72. Always respect old people as you are going to be in their shoes tomorrow.
73. I've learnt that to score a point, politicians do not mind sacrificing the lives of
innocent people.
74. I've observed that most South Mumbai kids of yesterday live in the suburbs today.
75. I've learnt that becoming a member of the old boys association is enough to
secure my son's school admission.
76. I've learnt that you should aggressively pursue head -hunters, but having gone for
an interview wait for them to call you back.
77. I've observed that it pays to have an annual medical check -up after the age of
forty.
78. I've learnt that to earn kickbacks on future sales, ministers do not mind buying
stocks of non-perishable items in advance.
79. During the last thirty odd years of my life, I have tried to analyze the sequence of
events, the successes and the failures to have a broad understanding of my
destiny. This has helped me work on myself, accept life better, caution me on
things that I should not be doing and perhaps, becomes more intuitive about future
events.
80. As I write more, it helps me discover parts of myself that were hitherto unknown
to me.
81. Three to six months after your colleague gets married do not be too demanding.
This is the time they are busy laying the foundations of their marriage.
82. I've learnt that when you go in for a buffet, remember that the stomach is yours
and food can be eaten again.
83. I've realized that the more I know myself, the happier I am.
84. I've realized that perfectionists are mostly unhappy since no human being can
work at 100% efficiency all the time.
85. I am beginning to realize that having an insight into other peoples' minds enables
me to handle them better.
86. In case you've messed up on something, avoid gett ing depressed by telling
yourself that everyone makes mistakes. Having said that, make sure the mistake is
not repeated.
87. I've realized that after the railways, cricket and music are India's biggest national
integrators.
88. While reading a book, by continuousl y looking at the page number, you will not
enjoy reading but will fell like being pressurized into completing the book.
89. On days when I am feeling under the weather, I force myself to wear bright
clothes. This cheers me up and by noon I usually feel much be tter.
90. I've learnt that to keep my stomach in good shape, I should eat out regularly but
avoid over-eating.
91. I believe that a smart General is one who never fights from the front but
conceptualizes, strategies and gets his plans implemented with the help of his
soldiers.
92. As I have discovered myself and learnt to accept the world around me, to some I
come across as a person very content and who is happy living life alone. Naïve is
the person who thinks he can live life in isolation.
93. I've realized that when yo u want to oblige someone do something by which you
would make his children happy. Send him tickets for a cricket match.
94. I've learnt that retirement could be difficult for both husband and wife. The
husband has got to keep himself occupied while the wife ha s got to spend the full
day with her husband, something she did rather sparingly during the previous 35
odd years. I've seen that men with hobbies and varied interests are able to cope
with post-retirement life better.
95. I've learnt to determine just the ri ght amount of sleep for myself. Short or excess
sleep has me wake up with a heavy head.
96. I've realized that a number of people bite their nails or scratch their heads when
they are unsure, nervous or preoccupied.
97. I need three evenings to recover from a majo r setback. Evening one – go to the
Pub. Evening two – go the gymnasium and Evening three – spend an hour in the
peaceful environment of a temple.
98. Sometimes we do good to someone expecting him to be grateful for eternity, but
when he is not, we crib and bec ome unhappy. Expectation is the root cause of all
unhappiness. So be good without wanting anyone to repay a good deed.
99. In college, the economics professor taught us the Law of Diminishing Returns i.e.
the more you consume of something the less you would li ke to have more of it.
My experiences have proved this law to be true in real life e.g. too much of work
sees me getting burnt out and makes me want to run -away from office.
100. Politicians who are fence -sisters might be ministers for long but history
will not remember them for their contribution to the nation. Oh ! That’s one more
minister gone.
101. Politicians who do not stand up for what they believe in, might not be in
power for long.
102. I've realized that there are two types of lies. The Aswathama type (i.e. one
said for a noble cause) and the other with malafide intention.
103. I've observed while eating out at a restaurant, call the waiter by his first
name and be assured of excellent service throughout.
104. I've learnt that we do not value the things that we get easily .
105. When you have to do something you don't like but have no option, you
might as well do it with a smile.
106. I've realized that sharing my insecurities with a friend makes me feel
better and influences my perspective.
107. I've observed that the way people react to situations indicates the type of
experiences they've had in life.
FAMILY
1. With a little bit of ingenuity a mother can make tasteless food very tempting to
her child.
2. The quality of food in a child's tiffin box affects his popularity at school.
3. I've learnt that you can tell a lot about a man by the happiness of his wife, and the
respect given to him by his children.
4. I've learnt never to praise my mother's cooking when I am eating something
cooked by my wife. Simple rule, never compare these two women.
5. I've learnt that if your children feel safe, wanted and loved you a successful
parent.
6. I've learnt that the relationship between parents has a profound impact on their
children.
7. I've learnt that most marriages pull on for the sake of chil dren, despite a lack of
communication between husband and wife.
8. While playing cricket with your son, encourage him, allow him to win. It helps
build confidence, which is very important during a child's formative years.
9. Your children shall treat you in yo ur old age just as they see you treating your
parents today.
10. What a daughter is to a mother, a daughter -in-law can never be.
11. I've learnt that pregnant women have to be handled with a lot of care.
12. I've learnt that you can realize whether a woman is famil iar with cooking by her
judgment on the quantum of food ordered at a restaurant.
13. I've learnt that every relationship, be it that of husband -wife or a brother-sister has
an element of politics in it.
14. I've learnt that the husband of an attractive woman mus t be secure, confident and
trusting if the marriage is to last.
15. I've learnt that the wife plays an important role in deciding how honest a man is.
16. I've learnt that the scars of childhood are difficult to erase.
17. I've learnt that it is easy to spend my fa ther's money but difficult to earn it myself.
18. In today's fast changing world a mobile phone could make a pregnant woman
handle pregnancy better by making her husband and the nursing home only a
phone-call away.
19. I've learnt that you could reprimand your c hildren when they make mistakes or
encourage them to be honest.
20. I've realized that having old parents at home has made me sensitive and
compassionate.
21. I've realized that the older my parents grow, the more I love them.
22. I've seen that as I share with my family materialistic comforts earned through my
hard work, they tend to respect me a lot more.
23. I've learnt that you might continuously fight with your siblings but some day it
shall dawn on you that blood is thicker than water.
24. When you stay as a guest in someone's house, you could be happier by becoming
a part of the family and helping in household chores.
25. I've seen a number of parents wanting their children to achieve their unfulfilled
dreams.
26. On seeing the success of her children, the sparkle in a mo ther's eyes is a great joy
for every child to see.
27. I've learnt that going out for family outings, help strengthen the bonds among
family members.
28. Everyone wants to watch his or her favorite program. Multiplicity of TV
Channels has made a number of people opt for a second TV. This has resulted in
some families not having dinner together and reduced the level of interaction
among members. In the same vein, Satellite TV has made people handle post -
retirement better. At the press of a button, they can watch 3 0 plus channels in the
comfort of their bedrooms, from news to soaps, operas, not to forget feature films.
29. I've learnt that by marrying and having children early, you have the energy to play
and grow up with them.
30. As children we've grown up with this lar ger than life image of our fathers. It pains
to see him lose a corporate battle, overhear snide remarks made by his colleagues,
watch him grow old and helpless.
31. I've observed that the way parents bring up their children is a reflection both, of
the way they were brought up, as well as the way they would have liked to be
brought-up.
32. As we start working, we tend to pass judgment on the success or failure of our
working parents. I think it is incorrect to do so. We should learn to accept our
parents for what they are.
33. As we grow older, we do find fault with elders and expect them to change
accordingly. Rarely do we realize how difficult it is to change as age catches up.
I've observed that we will not change, yet expect our elders to do so.
34. Every time a parent hits a child, the little one's confidence takes a beating. A
sense of helplessness creeps into the child's mind, one of being attacked without
having the power to respond.
35. Having food on the dining table goes a long way in strengthening family bonds. It
is a time when every member shares his day.