Short Quotes - Author Tom Bodett Showing 1 - 5 of 5 Add Quote You can make a new friend but you can't make an old one. Tom Bodett Friend Upvote0 They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for. Tom Bodett Love Upvote0 The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson. Tom Bodett Life Upvote0 The difference between an optimist and a pessimist? An optimist laughs to forget, but a pessimist forgets to laugh. Tom Bodett Difference Upvote0 In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson. Tom Bodett Life Upvote0