Quote by Samuel Johnson

I have, all my life long, been lying till noon; yet I tell all young men, and tell them with great sincerity, that nobody who does not rise early will ever do any good.

I have, all my life long, been lying till noon; yet I tell a

Summary

This quote, spoken by Benjamin Franklin, implies the importance of rising early to achieve success. Franklin admits his own habit of sleeping in but still urges young men to wake up early to accomplish something meaningful. The quote suggests that laziness and slothfulness can hinder personal growth and accomplishments, emphasizing the idea that getting an early start on the day is key to making progress and achieving success.

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