You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair.Also seen as: You cannot prevent the birds of worry and care from flying over your head. But you can stop them from building a nest in your head.

Summary

This quote emphasizes that it is inevitable to come across moments of sorrow, worry, and care in life, as symbolized by the birds flying overhead. However, it highlights that we have the power to control how much we allow these negative emotions to consume us. By not allowing them to "build nests in our hair" or "in our head," we can choose not to dwell on them excessively and instead focus on finding solutions or finding peace within ourselves. This quote encourages resilience and proactive mindset in dealing with challenges.

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