...live in a place where nothing can happen. Mr T. would be better than that.' Aunt Cara clearly thought that a bird in the hand was worth two in the bush, for she was not yet sure how serious George might be, though she was very fond of George, and in discussing...

...votes. Candolle had wanted to keep his position at Montpellier for the time being on the principle that a bird in the hand was worth two in the bush, but his prudence seems to have been presented in another light — an attempt to increase his emoluments...

...advised the State Department and the White House to get the nine out now and we would get the rest later, that "a bird in the hand was worth two in the bush." President Nixon reversed his decision and the troop withdrawal was resumed. March 24 from Henry Kissinger...

...advised the State Department and the White House to get the nine out now and we would get the rest later, that "a bird in the hand was worth two in the bush." President Nixon reversed his decision and the troop withdrawal was resumed. March 24 from Henry Kissinger...

...owing to his intimate contacts in London Faisal was better suited for the job; or perhaps he figured that a bird in the hand was worth two in the bush, namely, that it was better to have a satisfied Faisal in his service than a disgruntled emir conniving...

...distrust yourself or your decision-making ability? GUIDANCE Were you getting the message to go for it; that a bird in the hand was worth two in the bush? SUCCESS Were your negotiations successful? Were you satisfied with your accomplishments? Did you attain...

...and wish I had heeded her instincts. It would be the last time I would ever fall prey to the adage that a bird in the hand was worth two in the bush without knowing what kind of bird I would be holding. When we arrived home, we sat down and reflected...

...Administration. I was interviewed one day and offered a job the next Though I had my doubts, I realized that a bird in the hand was worth two in the bush, and so I accepted. I have been working with Social Security since October 2000. I still dream of pursuing...

...was shy of throwing away his sovereigns ; and he had been brought up to believe firmly in the maxim that a bird in the hand was worth two in the bush. Now we are gone far beyond curt announcements. It is nothing unusual to have a person impressing on...

...a man. This may potentially become a very important client for them, but Hammel was a firm believer that a bird in the hand was worth two in the bush. Existing clients always came first. New business was always fickle business. Even if everything appeared...