“The early worm gets eaten by the early bird.”

“The early bird gets the worm but the late bird doesn't even get the late worm.”

“EARLY BIRDOh, if you’re a bird, be an early birdAnd catch the worm for your breakfast plate.If you’re a bird, be an early early bird--But if you’re a worm, sleep late.”

“The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.”

“The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.”

“It's true that the early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.”

“The early bird may get the worm, but it's the second mouse who gets the cheese.”