A bird does not sing because it has an answer It sings because it has a song

A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song

Similar sayings:

If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come If I keep a green bough in my heart, the singing bird will come
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself
It is the beautiful bird which gets caged It is the beautiful bird which gets caged
Do not seek answers; seek to understand the questions Do not seek answers; seek to understand the questions
A bird can roost but on one branch, a mouse can drink not more than its fill from a river A bird can roost but on one branch, a mouse can drink not more than its fill from a river

Azzipog, on March 14th, 2009 at 5:47 pm Said:

This is a sweet proverb, but i would be thrilled to see what some other ppl think this means i have an idea…
admin, on March 15th, 2009 at 12:57 am Said:

Sometimes, thing are simply what they are. The bird has a song. It sings. Our mind has nothing to do with it. Sometimes, we do not listen to the song, we hear only our mind. Our mind produces questions and answers, it works without cease. It even puts meanings behind a bird’s song.

So, in order to HEAR THE SONG, you should stop your mind. Listen, there is a a bird singing there. Its song is not about you, it is about itself.
Jen, on December 29th, 2009 at 2:47 pm Said:

A bird sings because it has a song… not because it has a solution. I think it is saying that one may not have the answer to a certain issue (ranging from personal to global issues) yet the song/purpose still is valuable in and of itself. So, life your life simply ‘because it is’… even though you do not have the answer for everything. The song or journey has a meaning nonetheless!