Years ago , My Oma gave me a headkerchief with all those Folksaying ,,, can`t find it now , but it was in the Manner of ,,, The Early Bird Catches the worm . An apple a Day keeps the doctor away. Birds of a Feather Flock Together
There were more but i forgot them .... Now i must admit that for years i thought why does any bird get up early to catch a worm ,,,,, let others do it for her ... mirjam