Synonym of auf alten Schiffen lernt man segeln

good things come to those who wait; patience is a virtue; one will get that for which one hopes, if one waits

(idiomatic) to undermine one's own position; to act in a way that will eventually make one lose something that one is dependent on

used to encourage someone to have another drink after their first

Used when someone says “I just thought that...”, or the like.

(idiomatic) speak of the devil and he shall appear

don't look a gift horse in the mouth

speak of the devil

one should strike while the iron is hot

don't count your chickens before they're hatched