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Nevermind---found it.

Posted by Q on December 04, 2002

In Reply to: Softly... posted by Q on December 04, 2002

: Does anyone know the meaning of this old proverb?

: "Softly, softly, catchee monkey".

: Is the implication that one should be patient or careful or sneaky or quiet..?

Sorry. Nevermind. I found it in the archives under "Softly". Thanks.

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