Early to rise and early to bed makes a male healthy and wealthy and dead.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This revision of a popular proverb mocks the idea that early rising guarantees a long, prosperous life.
- In plain terms
- Waking up early might kill you instead of making you rich.
- What can you take from it?
- Common advice isn't always true.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we trust old sayings?
- Does routine guarantee success?
Another view
It exaggerates risk to make a point about blind obedience to habits.
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