The comparison of the bird in hand and one hundred flying can only be applied here very relatively. In my hand I have nothing, flying everything and yet - so the conditions of combat and the needs of life are determined - I have to choose nothing.
In his quote from "Letter to His Father," Franz Kafka reflects on the dilemma of choosing between a sure but insignificant option and an abundance of possibilities that remain unattainable. He metaphorically contrasts the certainty of having "nothing" with the allure of "one hundred flying" opportunities that are ultimately out of reach. This illustrates the tension between security and aspiration, highlighting how expectations can complicate decision-making.
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