"A bird in hand is a certainty. But a bird in the bush may sing"
- Bret Harte
About this Quote
This quote by Bret Harte is a pointer to be mindful of the options we make in life. It is suggesting that we must be material with what we have, rather than taking threats in search of something that may not even exist. The expression "a bird in hand" is a metaphor for something that is certain and also safe, while "a bird in the shrub" is an allegory for something that is uncertain and unforeseeable. The quote is cautioning us to be familiar with the risks we absorb life, and to be content with what we have. It is additionally suggesting that we need to not be also fast to give up something that is certain for something that may not even exist. The quote is a reminder to be conscious of our choices and to be content with what we have.
This quote is written / told by Bret Harte between August 25, 1836 and May 6, 1902. He/she was a famous Author from USA.
The author also have 5 other quotes.
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