Not getting what one wants as a good thing or something to be thankful

I understand that craving stuff leads us to suffering (Second Noble truth) and that getting what we think we want won't lead to happiness. However, is there any explicit indication that it's even good **not** to get what we want? (any similarity with The Rolling Stones' lyrics is just a coincidence). The only quote I can find is from the Dalai Lama: 'Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.