all things come to those who wait

English

Proverb

all things come to those who wait

(dated) A patient person will be satisfied in due time; patience is a virtue.

Usage notes

This version of the proverb is now somewhat dated, the more common form today being good things come to those who wait (with good instead of all).

Translations

good things come to those who wait — see good things come to those who wait

See also

all in good time

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