an ounce of prevention is better than an ounce of cure

an ounce of prevention is better than an ounce of cure

proverb Working to stop something from happening is easier and more effective than trying to resolve or recover from it later. Unless you want to be violently ill for days, get the flu shot now—an ounce of prevention is better than an ounce of cure, you know. Councilor, I am of the firm belief that an ounce of prevention is better than a ounce of cure, and investing in social and educational programs has been proven to be more effective at reducing crime than simply strengthening the police force to combat it! My husband is sick, so I've increased my vitamin C intake. An ounce of prevention is better than an ounce of cure, or so they say.

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