An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
When considering preventive measures
What Does “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” Mean?
Small efforts to prevent problems save far greater efforts required to fix them. Prevention is always easier and cheaper than treatment. Invest in preventing problems rather than waiting to solve them.
Origin and History
Benjamin Franklin used the phrase in 1736 in a letter to the Philadelphia Gazette urging fire-prevention measures, which led to the city's first volunteer fire company.
What Happens When You Break It
Skipping prevention leads to exponentially larger problems, expensive fixes, emergency situations, preventable damage, and far higher costs than prevention would have cost.
Benefits of Following This Rule
Prevention saves enormous time and money, avoids crises, maintains smooth operations, demonstrates wisdom, and prevents suffering and loss.