an ounce of prevention

1. see ounce of prevention.

Example Sentences

“I always say that forestry management is like the old adage: An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

From Los Angeles Times

Professor McMillan said "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and this trial shows how we can prevent both depression and loneliness."

From Science Daily

But if the North Cascades once again become home to grizzly bears, an ounce of prevention will surely be worth a pound of cure.

From Seattle Times

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” Pellman said.

From Los Angeles Times

While a nutritious, plant-rich diet will always provide health benefits, is it possible that for Alzheimer’s disease, an ounce of prevention is simply not worth a pound of cure?

From Seattle Times