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good things come to those who wait

GUD THINGZ KUM too THOHZ hoo WAYT

ɡʊd θɪŋz kʌm tuː ðoʊz huː weɪt

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Syllable breakdown

goodthingscometothosewhowait

Dictionary meaning

patience is ultimately rewarded; if you wait calmly, the best outcomes will eventually arrive in their own time

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