'I've Learned' by Omer Washington

In combing through the pages, I came across a short story written by
an American called Omer Washington. There is not much information

on him but the title of his story is I've Learned.

Omer says:
"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 whom you
have in your life that counts.
"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 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, it's what they do
about it.
"I've learned that no matter how thinly you slice it, there are always
two sides.
"I've learned that you should always leave loved ones with loving
words. It may be the last time you'll see them.
"I've learned that you can keep going long after you think you can't.
"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 there are people who love you dearly but just don't
know how to show it.
"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 and I've learned that the same goes for true love.
"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 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
his actions. I've learned that two people can look at the exact same
thing and see something totally different.
"I've learned that no matter the consequences, those who are honest
with themselves get further in life.
"I've learned that your life can be changed in a matter of hours and
I've learned that 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 people you care most about in life are taken
from you too soon.
"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 love and to be loved.
"I've learned."
Wouldn't it really be something if we could all say that?