He had need rise betimes that would please everybody.
Meaning: Rising early cannot satisfy conflicting demands; some desires are inherently incompatible.
Origin: From 'A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases' (1870). Public domain.
Translations
- French: Qui veut plaire à tout le monde, doit se lever de bonne heure (literally: He had need rise early who would please everybody)
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