I love quotes. They are distilled wisdom. They contain very important messages. In your letter to your grandchildren include a list of them.

These quotes or maxims act as very useful tools for the minds and hearts of your grandchildren. They are thoughts to live by. They are short so they are easy to remember. They help make better choices in life.

1. You are loved more than you know.

2. Your worth is not determined by your grades, income, appearance, or achievements.

3. Kindness is never wasted.

4. The people you choose as friends will shape your future.

5. Be curious about everything.

6. Failure is one of life's greatest teachers.

7. Most people are doing the best they can.

8. Always tell the truth, especially when it is difficult.

9. Read books. They allow you to borrow the wisdom of others.

10. Life moves much faster than you think.

11. Don't compare your life to someone else's highlight reel.

12. Save a little money from every paycheck.

13. Learn how to apologize sincerely.

14. The words "I was wrong" are signs of strength, not weakness.

15. Treat everyone with dignity, regardless of their status.

16. Take care of your body. It is the only one you get.

17. Spend time with people who make you better.

18. Be willing to stand alone for what is right.

19. Don't be afraid to ask for help.

20. Learn to laugh at yourself.

21. Your character matters more than your reputation.

22. Keep your promises.

23. Travel whenever you can.

24. Listen more than you speak.

25. The happiest people are usually those who help others.

26. Worry rarely improves the outcome.

27. Every person you meet is fighting a battle you cannot see.

28. Gratitude changes how you experience life.

29. Learn a skill that requires patience.

30. Be careful what you practice—you become what you repeatedly do.

31. A good marriage is built one small act of kindness at a time.

32. Choose a life partner who is both your lover and your friend.

33. Never stop learning.

34. Some of life's greatest opportunities arrive disguised as problems.

35. Courage is acting despite fear.

36. Your mistakes do not define you.

37. The opinions of strangers matter less than you think.

38. Time is your most precious possession.

39. Put down your phone and look people in the eye.

40. Learn your family's stories.

41. Be safe, then happy.

42. When you can be anything, be helpful.

43. Happiness is often found in ordinary moments.

44. The best memories usually don't cost much money.

45. Be quick to forgive and slow to resent.

46. Life is not fair—but it is still beautiful.

47. Trust that you can survive hard things.

48. Tell the people you love that you love them.

49. Leave every place a little better than you found it.

50. Remember that long after people forget what you owned, they will remember how you made them feel.