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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • teach a man to fish
  • it takes a village
  • village
  • a man is judged by his deeds, not by his words
  • actions speak louder than words
  • after a storm comes a calm
  • after the storm comes a calm
  • calm
  • tomorrow never comes
  • the best-laid plans
References in periodicals archive
All good things come to those who wait. This is a lesson frequently pounded home in scripture.
Worth the wait: when our prayers seem to go unanswered, we must trust as the wise bridesmaids did, and keep the light on for God. (testaments)