The better the day, the better the deed.

Meaning: Good fortune amplifies moral responsibility—prosperity demands virtue, not vice.

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

Translations

French: Bon jour bonne ”oe]uvre (literally: The better day the better deed)
Spanish: En buen dia buenas obras (literally: The better day the better deed)

Every bird must hatch her own egg. — Each creature bears sole responsibility for nurturing what they themselves have created o…
One beats the bush and another catcheth the bird. — One person's labor enables another's gain, rewarding the opportunist over the worker.
Even small birds must have meat. — The poorest among us require sustenance and dignity, not merely scraps or leftovers.
He that bites on every weed must needs light on poison. — Indiscriminately sampling everything you encounter will eventually expose you to somethin…
A bit in the morning is better than nothing all day. — Early action, however modest, accomplishes more than delayed grand efforts.
A black plum is as sweet as a white. — Outward appearance reveals nothing about inner quality or worth.

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