I wish I could take credit for the following 21 thoughts, but I can’t. The author is unknown.

The following piece came my way recently via the Internet, and it’s too good not to share.

This is food for thought, and it’s a lot more than a minute steak…

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--ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

--TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.

--THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

--FOUR. When you say, "I love you," mean it.

--FIVE. When you say, "I'm sorry," look the person in the eye.

--SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.

--SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.

--EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dream. People who don't have dreams don't have much.

--NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.

--TEN. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name-calling.

--ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.

--TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.

--THIRTEEN. When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "Why do you want to know?"

--FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

--FIFTEEN. Say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.

--SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

--SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and responsibility for all your actions.

--EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

--NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

--TWENTY. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.

--TWENTY-ONE. Spend some time alone.

CLOSING COMMENT; A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart.