What , thus far in your life, has been the best lesson learned?

Question

did u learn from others mistakes, the hard way or another way?

Answer 1

be careful who you ride with..

Answer 2

Kindness is absent of judgement  

and

Judgement is absent of kindness

Answer 3

The secret of the tree: absorb, absorb, absorb.

Answer 4

Never ever ever trust a man.

Answer 5

better to be safe than sorry

i learned from both my mistakes as well as others' mistakes

Answer 6

don't talk to strangers with candy..

Answer 7

Life on Earth can be paradise if you let it. Life is good, and most importantly: be happy.  

Answer 8

Always be polite.

And flush all the toilets before a girl comes over.

Answer 9

I am not holy. Therefore:

*I can't do anything on my own.

*Truth does not spring from within me because I am not holy.

*I cannot find Truth unless it is given to me from someone who is.

God is holy.

Answer 10

It pays to be nice to people, even when they're complete *******.

Answer 11

when you speak or write out load or for others to see you can't take it back once it has been seen. so choose your words wisely.  

Answer 12

Never stay in an argument with a family member or loved one.  You can lose them (death)  before it's resolved.

You can judge somebody's character (including your own) by how they treat the waiter or the gardener.

Also:

Don't tick off the feminists on yahoo questions.  Even accidentally.  Revenge shall be theirs.

Answer 13

All ways check under the bed before going to sleep!  

Answer 14

love is ALWAYS worth it.

even if it doesn't work out, even if your heart gets broken.

you learn so much about yourself by being in love.

or at least, i did.

so love is the greatest lesson i've ever learned:

how to love.

Answer 15

Never trust anyone. Be confiden't. Never show any weakness. Once a relationship is over it's over (watched others). Always try your best. be aware of everything around you, i can't choose just one. I'm not gonna name them all