When Childhood Has Passed

By the time childhood has passed, you should know:

• The smartest people can be dumb.
• The dumbest people can have wisdom.
• Deciding when to say nothing is a major life skill.
• You want to hear the other side of an argument.
• Not everyone who smiles is a friend.
• It is important to read between the lines.
• It pays to be alert.
• Doing your homework makes a big difference.
• The best way to get punched is to look like a victim.
• When something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't right.
• Many bad things can happen because of a lack of patience.
• The big talkers are rarely the big producers.
• There are some places where it's best not to linger.
• Experience matters.
• The world does not accommodate itself to you.