after a long time has passed; over a long period of time

Time reveals a person's true character; as time goes on, you eventually see the good or evil in someone.

as time goes by; over a very long period of time; long-lasting

after a long period of time; as the years go by

Describes something that has lasted for a very long time; age-old; time-worn

(idiom) long in existence yet always staying fresh; unfading; describes something that stands the test of time, becoming even more valuable or vibrant as time passes

familiarity or the passage of time breeds negligence; the tendency for discipline and respect for rules to diminish as time goes by

feelings or affection develop between people after spending a long time together; familiarity breeds fondness

(idiom) for a long period of time; after many years

Just as distance tests a horse's strength, so time reveals a person's character; a proverb meaning that a person's true nature or loyalty is only proven through long-term testing.