good things come to those who wait

good things come to those who wait

proverb Patience is often rewarded. A: "Mom, when can I have my birthday present?" B: "Good things come to those who wait, honey." When investing, it pays to be patient. Remember that good things come to those who wait.

See also: come, good, thing, those, wait, who

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Good things come to him who waits.

 and Everything comes to him who waits.

Prov. If you are patient you will get what you want. Fred: Why is it taking you so long to get dinner ready? Can't you hurry up? Ellen: Good things come to him who waits. Jill: I wish our train would get here. Jane: Everything comes to her who waits.

See also: come, good, thing, wait, who

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