🐦 Birds of a Feather: Flock Together, Fly Together 🕊️
Definition: Individuals of similar taste, background, or other characteristics in common. The expression is typically shortened from the proverb, “Birds of a feather flock together.”
Origin: This adage traces back more than two thousand years to the apocryphal book of Ecclesiasticus by Ben Sira. The sentiment was encapsulated in the saying “Birds of a feather flock together” and has been echoed by English writers since Shakespeare’s era.
Similar Terms & Expressions:
- “Like attracts like” 😉
- “Peas in a pod” 🌿
- “Cut from the same cloth” ✂️
- “Two peas in a pen” ✍️
Proverbs:
- “Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.”
- “Tell me who your friends are, and I will tell you who you are.”
Synonyms:
- Kindred spirits 🧚
- Bosom buddies 🤗
- Soulmates 💞
Antonyms:
- Opposites attract 🧲⬆️⬇️
- Chalk and cheese 🧀📏
Humor-filled Quote: “The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.”
Inspirational Thought: “Surround yourself with like-minded individuals and elevate each other.”
Literature & Books:
- “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck 📚
- “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott 📖
- “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” by Ann Brashares 👖
Songs:
- “You’ve Got a Friend” by James Taylor 🎶
- “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers 🎵
- “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge 👪
Movies:
- The Breakfast Club (1985) 🍳
- Stand by Me (1986) 🤝
- Toy Story (1995) 🤠🦖
Poetry:
- “We Wear the Mask” by Paul Laurence Dunbar 🎭
- “A Dream Deferred” by Langston Hughes 🛌
- “Do not go gentle into that good night” by Dylan Thomas 🌑
Farewell Thought: “Humans, much like birds, gravitate towards those who understand their tune and eccentricities. Choose your flock wisely and soar higher together.” - Ethan Engagement
