Grandparents are the best — and they're full of fascinating stories.
And with these incredible stories comes wisdom, of course. If you have a query, it's always good to ask grandma or grandpa about it. Even if you don't always agree, they'll surely have an informed opinion to share with you.
I didn't get the chance to talk to my grandparents very much while they were still here on this earth. However, I remember my grandma did always have something clever to say, even in her later years.
Everyone has something that we hold onto from our grandparents. It could be a joke that carries a hefty helping of truth, it could be noble, or it could be blunt. No matter what it is, these sayings have a way of being a part of who we are, and shaping us into our adult selves.
Reddit users shared these 10 pieces of grandparent wisdom that everyone can find useful.
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"You can walk to school barefoot in 3 feet of snow and live." — I_really_dont_matter
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"My grandfather imparted the following piece of wisdom: 'When a lady says 'what?' she isn't asking you to repeat what you said. She heard you loud and clear. She is giving you a chance to change what you said.' It's a rule to live by." — Iosif_ravenfire
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"When people come to your house, feed them until they think they might die, and they will be happy." — themanifoldcuriosity
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"You can be badass and still be loved by everyone you ever met." — UbiquitousIncinerate
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"My granddad told me, with 100 percent seriousness, that if I wanted to meet girls I had to learn to do the Jitterbug. He then proceeded to demonstrate." — BlueValentines
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"When I was a kid and having trouble with a bully, my grandmother said: 'Boy, there is no such thing as a fair fight. If someone gives you trouble, fight dirty. Jump them; bite them; kick them in the balls…'" — tonster181
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"My great grandmother said, 'If you don't have the money in your pocket to pay for it, you don't need it.'" — drunken_tattoos
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"My grandpa always says, 'Love money and indulge in it, but never worship it.'" — Pixelatedcow1
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"My grandma had a saying: 'The more you do for people, the MORE you do for people.' Meaning that many times people reward extra work not with gratitude but with expectations of even more work." — Beerquarium
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"Too late, too bad." — My grandmother
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