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Early Bird Gets The Worm (Full Saying)

This proverb emphasizes promptness, but an often-forgotten second part adds a layer of strategic thinking.

What People Remember

The saying 'The early bird gets the worm' implies that only the very first person or quick action leads to success.

What's Actually True

The less known, full saying sometimes continues with 'but the second mouse gets the cheese,' implying that patience, observation, or cunning can sometimes be more rewarding than haste.

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