The phrase might have its origin from "The Young Man and the Swallow" by Aesop.
The story suggests that one day of happiness does not mean a person will be entirely happy. It is nice, but things could get better...or worse. Since a swallow is a migratory bird, seeing one could be the first sign of spring.
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