John BerryThe bird of paradise alights only upon the hand that does not grasp.
About This Quote
No matter how hard you try, some things are out of your grasp. You can’t change your fate no matter how much you want to. This is the bird of paradise falling from the sky, alighting on your hand. This is a metaphor for an unattainable situation.
The bird is something that has been desired but cannot be found. The falling bird is an omen of pain that will come to the person who tries to hold it.
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