all good things (come) to those who wait

proverb People are often rewarded for being patient. A: "Mom, when can I have my birthday present?" B: "All good things to those who wait, honey." When investing, it pays to be patient. Remember that all good things come to those who wait. No, we can't cut ahead in line! Come on, all good things come to those who wait anyway.

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See also:

teach a man to fish
it takes a village
village
when the tree falls, the monkeys scatter
a man is judged by his deeds, not by his words
actions speak louder than words
after a storm comes a calm
tomorrow never comes
give a man a fish...
best-laid schemes/plans, the

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