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

~~ 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 you can get by on charm for about 15 minutes. After that, you'd better know something.

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

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

~~ I've learned that it's no fun putting on a wet swimsuit.

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

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

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

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

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

~~ I've learned that sandwiches cut diagonally taste better.

~~ I've learned that you can love someone and still not like them very much.

~~ I've learned that a good friend is better than a therapist.

~~ 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 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 you should never tell a child their dreams are unlikely or outlandish. Few things are more humiliating, and what a tragedy it would be if they believed you.

~~ I've learned that good quality underwear is worth the extra cost.

~~ 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 it's hard to determine where to draw the line between being nice and not hurting peoples feelings, and standing up for what you believe.

~~ I've learned that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance.

~~ 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 we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

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

~~ I've learned that if you don't want to forget something, stick it in your underwear drawer.

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

~~ 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 it's not what happens to people that's important. It's what they do about it.

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

~~ 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 you can do something in an instant that will give you a heartache for a lifetime.

~~ I've learned that when the light turns green, you had better look both ways before proceeding.

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

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

~~ 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 regardless of your relationship with your parents, you miss them terribly after they die.

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

~~ I've learned that peeing in the woods with a couple of friends can be an amazing bonding experience.