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