Morgenstund har gull i munn.
“The morning hour has gold in its mouth.”
Rising early and starting work in the morning brings rewards and productivity.
— Traditional Norway Wisdom, Norway
Source: Traditional Norwegian proverb, public-domain oral tradition
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