"A bird in the hand is worth ten in the s..." - Berber Proverb

“A bird in the hand is worth ten in the sky.”

- Berberwisdom

Meaning

Certain possession is more valuable than uncertain potential.

Berber bird-catching traditions in the Atlas Mountains value secured catches over hopeful pursuit. Certainty trumps speculation.

Origin

Berber

Language

Tamazight

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