早はや起おきは三さん文もんの徳とく

expression

the early bird gets the worm

Proverb meaning that waking up early brings even a small benefit (三文 = a tiny amount of money). Used to encourage rising early.

• 早はや起おきは三さん文もんの徳とくというから、明日あしたは早はやく起おきよう。

  They say the early bird gets the worm, so let's get up early tomorrow.