The early bird catches the worm

Meaning: Those who act first gain advantage.

Origin: English proverb from the 17th century.

Translations

• French: L'avenir appartient à ceux qui se lèvent tôt (literally: The future belongs to those who wake up early)
• Spanish: Al que madruga, Dios le ayuda (literally: God helps those who rise early)
• Japanese: 早起きは三文の徳 (Hayaoki wa sanmon no toku) (literally: Waking early is worth three coins)

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