Every bird must hatch her own egg.
Meaning: Each creature bears sole responsibility for nurturing what they themselves have created or brought into existence.
Origin: Recorded in A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases, an undated collection published in London by Whittaker & Co. around 1880 and credited to Thomas Preston. Its earlier history hasn't been traced.
More proverbs about Wisdom
- One beats the bush and another catcheth the bird. — One person's labor enables another's gain, rewarding the opportunist over the worker.
- Even small birds must have meat. — The poorest among us require sustenance and dignity, not merely scraps or leftovers.
- He that bites on every weed must needs light on poison. — Indiscriminately sampling everything you encounter will eventually expose you to somethin…
- A bit in the morning is better than nothing all day. — Early action, however modest, accomplishes more than delayed grand efforts.
- A black plum is as sweet as a white. — Outward appearance reveals nothing about inner quality or worth.
- You cannot get blood out of a stone. — Demanding resources from those who lack them is futile; necessity cannot extract what doe…
From our compliments & insults
- Hai le mani d'oro — You're extraordinarily skilled with your hands — a craftsperson, cook, or fixer of legend…
- Sei una persona d'oro — You're genuinely wonderful — kind, trustworthy, and precious to have in one's life.
- Che spettacolo! — You look absolutely stunning — a spontaneous burst of admiration for someone's appearance.