Morgenstund hat Gold im Mund.
“The morning hour has gold in its mouth.”
Those who rise and start work early accomplish more and enjoy greater success.
— Traditional Germany Wisdom, Germany
Source: Traditional German proverb, public-domain oral tradition
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