Looking back, what's something an older relative taught you that you only really understood years later?

A natural way to answer

My grandfather used to tell me that patience pays off. I didn't take it seriously back then, but as I've grown older I've come to appreciate just how right he was.

Key phrases to use

• get where she was coming from — to understand someone's point of view or the reason behind what they said“Now that I'm a parent, I get where my mum was coming from.”
• appreciate — to fully recognise the value or importance of something“I've come to appreciate how much my parents sacrificed.”
• stay with me — to remain in your memory and keep affecting you long after“His advice has stayed with me for years.”