About "A Bird Hand Is Worth Two Bush"
'A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush' (shown as 'A Bird Hand
Is Worth Two Bush' in the puzzle) is one of the most famous proverbs in English, meaning it's better to
have something certain than to risk losing it by trying to get something better. According to Bartlett's
Familiar Quotations, this proverb has ancient origins, with similar expressions found in various cultures
throughout history. The Library of Congress documents how such proverbs serve as wisdom literature,
passing important life lessons through generations. Behavioral economists at leading universities have
studied this concept as an example of loss aversion and risk assessment in human decision-making. The
proverb encapsulates fundamental principles about certainty versus speculation, making it one of the most
enduring pieces of folk wisdom in Western culture. Sources: Bartlett's Familiar Quotations, Library of
Congress - Proverbs Collection.