Oblige a man to rise at four in the morning, and it is more than probable he shall go willingly to bed at eight in the evening; and, having had eight hours sleep, he will rise more willingly at four the morning following.
Franklin theorizes that waking early will lead to an earlier bedtime, promoting better sleep habits.
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