I’ve learnt that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learnt from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

I’ve learnt that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

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

I’ve learnt that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I’ve learnt that you can keep going long after you think you can't.

I’ve learnt that we are responsible for what we do no matter how we feel.

I’ve learnt that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I’ve learnt that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.

I’ve learnt that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

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

I’ve learnt that writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains.

I’ve learnt that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

I’ve learnt 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 learnt that although the word 'love' can have many different meanings, it loses its value when overly used.

I’ve learnt that no matter how many friends you have, you will feel lonely and lost at the times you need them most.

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

I’ve learnt 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 learnt 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 learnt 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 learnt 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 learnt that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

I’ve learnt that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.

I’ve learnt 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 learnt that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.