an ounce of prevention is better than an ounce of cure
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[edit]Proverb
[edit]an ounce of prevention is better than an ounce of cure
- (rare) Alternative form of an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure
- 2015 July 2, Tim Binsted, “Australians don't trust government or telcos to protect their data: survey”, in Sydney Morning Herald:
- "It is best to come clean," Mr Kendall said. "But an ounce of prevention is better than an ounce of cure."
- 2016 January 16, “Clear Bush From Vacant Lots”, in The Gleaner:
- Let us clean up beautiful Jamaica. Clean up the issues before the problems gets worse and get out of control. Government, I call on you to save Jamaica now, because an ounce of prevention is better than an ounce of cure.
- 2017 March 1, Stephen Adams, “Central Texas doctor conducts life-saving flu vaccine research”, in KCEN-TV:
- “It’s very rewarding because you can make an impact at a population level,” Dr. Gaglani said. “An ounce of prevention is better than an ounce of cure.”