If you give a piece of cloth to a tailor to make a
coat, the tailor will first measure the cloth and then decide what kind of coat
has to be made out of it. He will not be able to make a coat that requires more
material than the cloth provided. The same is the case with our expenses and
income. Our expenses should always be within the limits of our income.
Otherwise, we surely land in debit and difficulties. The proverb thus tells us
not to spend more than what we earn i.e., to live within our means. The proverb
applies not only to individuals but also to business establishment. Of course,
a company may raise a loan to expand or diversify its business. But it must do
it judiciously; otherwise it will be in deep trouble. Even the government of a
country has to keep in mind its total resources while spending.If it does not
do so and goes on borrowing recklessly from the people and from foreign
countries, it would become bankrupt one day, and come to grief. So the proverb
is of universal application. It teaches us that our actions should suit the
circumstances or resources. The wisdom of the proverb would guide everybody to
live and work within their means and to avoid possible shame or punishment
resulting from living beyond their means.
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