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Early Bird Gets The Worm (Full Saying)
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This proverb emphasizes promptness, but an often-forgotten second part adds a layer of strategic thinking.
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What People Remember
The saying 'The early bird gets the worm' implies that only the very first person or quick action leads to success.
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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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