The truth about me... :)

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 no matter how much I care,
some people just don't care back.

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

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 you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

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

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 her dreams are unlikely or outlandish. Few things are more humiliating, and what a tragedy it would be if she 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 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 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 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 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.

I've learned to take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

I've learned when you lose, don't lose the lesson.

I've learned to follow the three R's: Respect for self Respect for others and Responsibility for all your actions.

I've learned to remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.

I've learned the rules so I know how to break them properly.

I've learned don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

I've learned when you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

I've learned to spend some time alone every day.

I've learned open your arms to change, but dont let go of your values.

I've learned to remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.

I've learned to live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time.

I've learned a loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.

I've learned in disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.

I've learned to share your knowledge. Its a way to achieve immortality.

I've learned be gentle with the earth.

I've learned to remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.

I've learned to judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

I've learned to approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.

I've learned great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people.

I've learned anger is only one letter short of danger.

I've learned that no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've learned that sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a heart to understand.

I've learned that money doesn't buy class.

I've learned that under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be appreciated and loved.

I've learned that when you plan to get even with someone, you are only letting that person continue to hurt you.

I've learned that life is tough, but I'm tougher.

I've learned that one should keep his words both soft and tender, because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

I've learned to give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

I've learned to memorize a favorite poem.

I've learned don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

I've learned when you say, "I love you", mean it.

I've learned when you say, "I'm sorry", to look the person in the eye.

I've learned be engaged at least six months before you get married.

I've learned to believe in love at first sight.

I've learned to never laugh at anyone's dreams.

I've learned to love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.

I've learned in disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.

I've learned don't judge people by their relatives.

I've learned to talk slow, but think quick.

I've learned when someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, "Why do you want to know?"

I've learned to say "bless you" when you hear someone sneeze.

I've learned when you lose, don't lose the lesson.

I've learned to smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice.

I've learned to marry a man you love to talk to. As you get older, his conversational skills will be as important as any other.

I've learned to spend some time alone.

I've learned to remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.

I've learned to read more books and watch less TV.

I've learned to trust in God but lock your car.

I've learned a loving atmosphere in your home is so important. Do all you can to create a tranquil harmonious home.

I've learned to read between the lines.

I've learned to Pray. There's immeasurable power in it.

I've learned to never interrupt when you are being flattered.

I've learned to mind my own business.

I've learned don't trust a man who doesn't close his eyes when you kiss him.

I've learned once a year, go on a vacation.

I've learned if you make a lot of money, put it to use helping others while you are living. That is wealth's greatest satisfaction.

I've learned to remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a stroke of luck.

I've learned to remember that your character is your destiny.

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.

I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.

I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life."

I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.

I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.

I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.

I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.

I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love that human touch-holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.

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

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 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 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 no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.

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

I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.