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Quote by Benjamin Franklin
An Ounce of Prevention is worth a Pound of Cure.
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Taking a small precaution early can be far better than dealing with a much larger problem later. The comparison between an “ounce” and a “pound” emphasizes that prevention may require little effort, while a cure may demand much more.
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