I've Learned...

I've learned -that it takes years to build up trust,
and only seconds to destroy it.

I've learned -that you can do something in an instant
that will give you heartache for life.

I've learned -that no matter how much I care,
some people just don't care back.

I've learned -that no matter how bad your heart is broken
the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I've learned -that you cannot make someone love you.
All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The
rest is up to them.

I've learned -that true friendship continues to grow,
even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

I've learned -that we don't have to change friends
if we understand that friends change.

I've learned -that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a
secret.
It could change your life forever.

I've learned -that two people can look at the exact same thing
and see something totally different.

I've learned -that it's not what you have in your life
but who you have in your life that counts.

I've learned -that you can get by on
charm for about fifteen minutes.
After that, you'd better know something.

I've learned -that you shouldn't compare yourself to the best others can
do but to the best you can do.

I've learned -that it's not what
happens to people that's important.
It's what they do about it.

I've learned -that no matter how thin you slice it,
there are always two sides.

I've learned -that it's taking me a long time
to become the person I want to be.

I've learned -that it's a lot easier
to react than it is to think.

I've learned -that you should always leave loved ones with
loving words.
It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned -that you can keep going
long after you think you can't.

I've learned -that we are responsible for what we do,
no matter how we feel.

I've learned -that either you control your attitude
or it controls you.

I've learned -that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship
is at first,
the passion fades and there had better besomething else to take
its place.

I've learned -that heroes are the peoplewho do what has to be
done
when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I've learned -that learning to forgive takes practice.

I've learned -that there are people who love you dearly,
but just don't know how to show it.

I've learned -that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I've learned -that my best friend and I can do anything
or nothing and have the best time.

I've learned -that sometimes the people you expect
to kick you when you're down
will be the ones to help you get back up.

I've learned -that sometimes when I'm angry
I have the right to be angry,
but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I've learned -that just because someone doesn't love you
the way you want them to doesn't mean
they don't love you with all they have.

I've learned -that maturity has more to do with
what types of experiences you've had
and what you've learned from them
and less to do with how many birthdays
you've celebrated.

I've learned -that you should never tell a child
their dreams are unlikely or outlandish.
Few things are more
humiliating, andwhat a tragedy it would be
if they believed it.

I've learned -that your family won't always
be there for you. It may seem
funny,but people you aren't related to
can take care of you and love you
and teach you to trust people again.
Families aren't biological.

I've learned -that no matter how good a friend is,
they're going to hurt you
every once in a while
and you must forgive them for that.

I've learned -that it isn't always enoughto be forgiven by others.
Sometimes you have to learnto forgive yourself.

I've learned -that our background and circumstances
may have influenced who we are,
but we are responsible for who we become.

I've learned -that sometimes when my
friends fight,
I'm forced to choose sides
even when I don't want to.

I've learned -that just because two people argue,
it doesn't mean
they don't love each other
And just because they don't argue,
it doesn't mean they do.

I've learned -that sometimes you have to put
the individual ahead of their actions.

I've learned -that no matter how you
try to protect
your children, they will eventually get hurt
and you will hurt in the process.

I've learned -that there are many ways of falling
and staying in love.

I've learned -that no matter the consequences,
those who are honest with themselves
get farther in life.

I've learned -that no matter how many friends you have
,if you are their pillar you will feel lonely
and lost at the times you need them most.

I've learned -that your life can be changed
in a matter of hours by people
who don't even know you.

I've learned -that even when you think you
have no more to give,
when a friend cries out to you,
you will find the strength to help.

I've learned -that writing, as well as talking,
can ease emotional pains.

I've learned -that the paradigm we live in
is not all that is offered to us.

I've learned -that credentials on
the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I've learned -that
the people you care most about in life
are taken from you too soon.

I've learned -that although the word "love"can have many different
meanings,
it loses value when overly used.

I've learned -that it's
hard to determine
where to draw the line
between being nice and
not hurting people's feelings
and standing up for what you believe.

Anon.