What are some memorable sayings your grandparents say or said?

What are some memorable sayings your grandparents say or said?
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My grandma: “Good morning, Sunflower.” I’m not a morning person, but more like a late afternoon person. When I question or complain about the food she made she’d say “Eat it or eat shit.” I usually ate it. My great-grandma: ...cursed in Spanish often. My great-grandpa: ...always called me “Mija.”
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