good things come
Worth the wait
Good things come is the truncated form of the proverb "good things come to those who wait," counseling patience.
The phrase appears in various constructions: Good things come in small packages suggests size doesn't determine value.
All good things come to an end acknowledges that pleasant circumstances are temporary.
The fragment works because the full sayings are so familiar.
- patienceCalm during delays
- waitingRemaining in expectation
- rewardPayment for service
- thoseDistant plural indicator
- whoPerson-asking pronoun
wait · in due time · deserve · just desserts · time · karma · blessings · fortune · destiny · fate · silver lining · harvest · ripe · eventual · delayed · gratification · slow and steady · earned
- proverbsproverbs, sayings, maxims, adages, aphorisms
- conventional wisdomearly bird, apple a day, opposites attract, nice guys finish last, patience
good things comeinstant gratification
Satisfaction without delay
quick fix · have it your way · shortcuts · impatience · seize the moment
good things comenice guys finish last
Compassion handicaps competitive success
good things comeinstant gratification
Satisfaction without delay
strike while the iron is hot · carpe diem · seize the day · hurry up · now or never
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