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At Cleveland hospital, Ohio, early in the morning at the age of 72 rather prosperous man passed away. He had been fighting cancer for about a year. In his room they found a letter, titled “I’ve learned”, which had been written the day before. So, the man had written this message late in the evening, and died several hours later.

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. Your inner world, your thoughts, your words and actions matter.

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 one rash decision may make your soul suffer for the whole life.

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 either you control your attitude or it controls you.

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 learning to forgive takes practice.

I’ve learned that money doesn’t solve all problems.

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 friendship and love are essential parts of our life.

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

I’ve learned that you should never tell a child her dreams are unlikely or outlandish. Few things are more humiliating, and what a tragedy it would be if she believed it.

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 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 you shouldn’t treat anyone by the appearance. Everyone should be given a chance.

I’ve learned it is of no use searching for the meaning of life. Everything you need in life is beloved people, favorite business and health.

I’ve learned that true love does not have reasons.

I’ve learned that a complete stranger may change your life for better.

I’ve learned that we are born with the desire to help each other, but got used to ignore it.

I’ve learned that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

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

I’ve realized a lot, but too late.

I’ve learned that I’ve always thought only about myself and was chasing money.

I’ve learned that I was apt to be unfair and cruel.

I’ve learned that I’ve done many actions those ended up in my loneliness.

I’ve learned that I regret so many things, but I will never have a chance to start it once again.

I’ve learned that I need forgiveness…”

The last letter of a human being…