A stitch in time saves nine

Cultural  

1. A little preventive maintenance can eliminate the need for major repairs later. (See also An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.)

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Example Sentences

"A stitch in time saves nine," said Mr Scruby, meaning to insinuate that a pound in time might have the same effect.

From Can You Forgive Her? by Trollope, Anthony

The proverb "A stitch in time saves nine" has something of both these attractions, though it is not exactly a rhyme.

From Stories That Words Tell Us by O'Neill, Elizabeth (Elizabeth Speakman)

The old proverb "A stitch in time saves nine" is equally as true in connection with pig keeping as with any other form of work.

From The Pig Breeding, Rearing, and Marketing by Spencer, Sanders

Very familiar examples are these—"Little pot, soon hot," "A stitch in time saves nine," "Many a little makes a mickle," "No gains without pains," and "Man proposes, God disposes."

From Proverb Lore Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources by Hulme, F. Edward (Frederick Edward)

I am tempted here to say "A stitch in time saves nine," but adages are sometimes dangerous.

From Why Worry? by Walton, George Lincoln