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

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 true friendship continues to grow,even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true love.

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

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

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 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 be something else to take its
place.

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

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
manybirthdays you've celebrated.

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

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

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 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 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 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 credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

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