A stitch in time saves nine

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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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A stitch in time saves nine

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

From Why Worry? by George Lincoln Walton

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 Elizabeth (Elizabeth Speakman) O'Neill

"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 Anthony Trollope

A stitch in time saves nine, and a little help now may be all that is wanted to keep the property clean and clear and unembarrassed wi' debt.

From The Broom-Squire by S. (Sabine) Baring-Gould

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 F. Edward (Frederick Edward) Hulme