an ounce of prevention
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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 • Feb. 1, 2024
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 • Nov. 11, 2023
He repeats the mantra "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" to himself as he works.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2020
If there were ever a situation in which an ounce of prevention could yield a metric ton of benefit, it is in the area of childhood trauma.
From Slate • Jun. 19, 2018
“Remember, an ounce of prevention ...” “Ai, Chihuahua . . .” Bernabe whimpered, settling back.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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