Go to bed with the lamb and rise with the lark.
This proverb means to go to bed early and wake up early, which is considered a healthy and productive habit. It also suggests that one should avoid staying up late and sleeping in, which can be detrimental to one’s health and productivity. The proverb is based on the habits of farm animals, Lambs, being young animals, typically go to sleep early. Larks are birds known for their early morning songs.
The origin of the proverb "go to bed with the lamb and rise with the lark" is not precisely documented, but it reflects a common understanding of the benefits of early rising and early sleeping. The saying suggests that aligning one's routine with the natural cycles of day and night, going to bed early and waking up early, can lead to improved productivity, better health, and a more balanced lifestyle. It serves as a reminder of the importance of establishing healthy sleep habits for overall well-being.
I don't know whether most people with early rising habit are longevous or not. But I do see many
long-lived people have their routine aligned with the cycle of nature.
For example 薛嶽，
The anti-Japanese war hero of China, had lived for 101 years. His son recalled that general Xue had maintained his routine for whole life, even at afterwar and peace time， go to bed at 7:00pm, wake up at 4:00am，the habit formed during his early military career.
