I have Learned...

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.