all things come to those who wait

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1 English
- 1.1 Proverb
  - 1.1.1 Usage notes
  - 1.1.2 Translations

English [edit]

Proverb [edit]

all things come to those who wait

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

Usage notes [edit]

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 [edit]

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

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