Quote by Oliver Herford

A hair in the head is worth two in the brush.

A hair in the head is worth two in the brush.

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This quote means that it is always better to have something real and tangible than to have the promise or possibility of something better. It suggests that it is more valuable to have an actual hair on your head than to have two hairs in a brush, symbolizing the idea of having something concrete rather than relying on something hypothetical or uncertain. It emphasizes the importance of appreciating and valuing what one already has rather than constantly seeking what might be out of reach.

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