Ein Spatz in der Hand ist besser als eine Taube auf dem… — German Proverb | Printable Wall Art

“Ein Spatz in der Hand ist besser als eine Taube auf dem Dach”
“A sparrow in the hand is better than a pigeon on the roof.”

A traditional German saying, set as gallery-quality typographic wall art.

About this quote

This classic proverb advises valuing present certainty over potential future gain. Holding a modest sparrow already in your possession is far more reliable than admiring a finer bird perched out of reach. It warns against abandoning tangible, secure results to chase ambitious but uncertain outcomes, encouraging contentment, practical decision-making, and appreciation for what you actually hold.

This is a traditional German folk proverb of ancient origin. Similar expressions appear across many European languages, rooted in Aesop's fables and medieval folklore, recording timeless folk wisdom rather than the work of a single author.

People often hang this in a home office or hallway as a daily reminder to value steady progress.

What you get

An instant digital download. Choose your design and size at checkout — 19 typographic designs and 8 print sizes are available for this quote.

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Designs available

Atelier Serif · Quiet Garamond · Studio Left · Gallery Rule · Midnight Serif · Editorial Left Serif · Modern Sans Calm · Letterpress Caps · Poster Condensed · Script Whisper · Manuscript Italic · Asymmetric Left · Minimal Unsigned · Charcoal Sans · Gallery Frame · Soft Serif Right · Statement Serif · Night Script · Tracked Caps Unsigned

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