Sage wisdom is invaluable. Like the tribes or yore, we rely on our elders in order to teach us valuable lessons about survival and life in general. Although we may not need to know which berries are edible or how to tan a hide, nowadays elderly folks still have a cornucopia of fantastic wisdom to share with their predecessors– and youngens everywhere would do well to listen to them! 

Scroll onward to check out Reddit’s latest collection of timeless insights and advice that just might save you a whole lot of trouble when you reach your golden years. Here are some golden nuggets of wisdom straight from the geezer’s mouth (which must be flossed, brushed, and meticulously maintained).