Proverb of the Day (to buy, shirt, people, great)

[MistyVT]

Trying to think of something to stimulate brain functioning during this new year. I thought I would throw out a "proverb" each day to see if people have heard it before and to get opinions on what they think it means.

Today's Proverb:

Stretch your arm no longer than your sleeve will reach.


Have at it!!

[SATX56]

What's it mean???? Is it "Chinese"????? Oh great !! Now my brain hurts!!!

[rrtechno]

But what if you're wearing short sleeves???

[GloryB]

Originally Posted by MistyVT

Today's Proverb:

Stretch your arm no longer than your sleeve will reach.

I guess it is much like 'CYA'......... but you are covering your wrist.

[MistyVT]

I would say it probably means: think before you do more than you are humanly capable of handling. This is my take on it.

[Jaxson]

Don't over commit to things/people do what you can well not all that you can luke warm.

[beachmel]

Originally Posted by MistyVT

Trying to think of something to stimulate brain functioning during this new year. I thought I would throw out a "proverb" each day to see if people have heard it before and to get opinions on what they think it means.

Today's Proverb:

Stretch your arm no longer than your sleeve will reach.


Have at it!!

Don't make promises you can't keep?
Don't set unreachable goals?

[Gue]

How about mom can't afford to buy you a new shirt so stop raising your hands so high~sit down & shut up!

[studedude]

Originally Posted by satx56

What's it mean???? Is it "Chinese"????? Oh great !! Now my brain hurts!!!

If it's Chinese you'll need another proverb in an hour.

[wit-nit]

Stretch your arm no longer than your sleeve will reach. Means keep your beer close by.