"After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul, and you learn that love doesnt mean learning and company doesnt mean security. And you begin to learn that kisses arent contracts and presents arent promises. And you begin to accept your defeats with your head up and your eyes open, with the the grace of an adult, not the grief of a child, and you learn to build your roads on today because tomorrows ground is too uncertain for plans. After a while you learn that even sunshine burns if you get too much. So plant your own garden and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers. And you learn that you really can endure...that you really are strong."