Who started the phrase "Good things come to those who wait"?

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And is there anyone famous who’s said it?

Thanks.

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I googled “good things come to those who wait” origin and found this:

http://www.knls.org/English/trascripts/idiom003.htm

It’s unknown, but originates in French 500 years ago…

Welcome to the boards(but do try google first)! :slight_smile:

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Thanks, I honestly did google it as I thought it’d come up in Wikiquote, I also used MSN as well lol.