Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. —Benjamin Franklin
“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.”

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Sarah from Hemet, CA SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
I learned this when I was a child. In some ways it is true. However, some people function poorly early in the morning.
Sandy from Eagle Idaho  SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
This is a quote my father used to say - a lot!
Dee Ann from Texas SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
How true
Diana from Greer, SC SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
Always have loved this one

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