What does this saying mean that was made by Abraham Lincoln?

Question

What does this saying mean? "Then hen is the wisest of all the animal creatures, because she never cackles until after the egg is laid"?

Answer 1

It means that you should not boast about results until you actually have the results.

Answer 2

I would interpret it two ways.  first of course the hen being female would be smarter that a male.  second don't brag about something until it actually happens

Answer 3

try breaking it down into your own words and seeing if you get it like that, i have to do that alot of times because sometimes it just confuses me.

Answer 4

Hmmmmmm, maybe, "Keep your mouth shut, untill you are SURE"!

Answer 5

Don't count your chickens before they hatch.