a cat in gloves catches no mice

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What does a cat in gloves catches no mice mean?

One cannot obtain what one desires by being cautious; one must be aggressive.

Where does a cat in gloves catches no mice come from?

From the idea that a cat's claws would be hampered by wearing gloves.

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