Happy is he who hath sown his wild oats betimes.

Meaning: Early indulgence in youthful excess prevents restless regret and wasted energy in later, more serious life phases.

Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.

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