A little bird will fall from a bough, frozen to death, without ever having felt sorry for itself?

Question

Exactly what does this mean, I know a poet said it and it was in the movie GI Jane, but exactly what does it mean?

Answer 1

i think it's trying to say that people shouldn't feel sorry for themselves so much and to just accept things the way they come in life.

Answer 2

I interpret it as life is too short to pity yourself. Enjoy it while it lasts.

Answer 3

To die without fear or pity.