A popular saying that translates to 'He who waits, despairs.' It means that waiting for something often causes anxiety or despair.
Examples
- Spanish: No puedo quedarme sentado aquí esperando su llamada, ya sabes lo que dicen, 'el que espera desespera'.
- English: I can't just sit here waiting for her call, you know what they say, 'he who waits, despairs.'