Confucius Cousin says, A bird in the hand is better than one in the soup.
Ah, the eternal debate of hand versus bowl—Confucius Cousin reminds us that while having a bird in hand may mean sacrificing a Michelin-star meal, it also spares you from the awkward dinner conversation: ‘Is this organic? Oh wait, it’s Dave’s parakeet.’ In a world where soup is fleeting but feathers are forever, perhaps it’s best to savor life’s victories without a ladle in sight.