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 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.