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درهم وقاية خير من قنطار علاج

phrase proverbs sayings

LanguageArabic (Saudi Arabia)

Meaning
  1. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.
  2. This proverb highlights that small, proactive measures taken early are far more valuable than larger, difficult efforts required to fix a problem later.
Examples

اهتم بصحتك، فدرهم وقاية خير من قنطار علاج.

Take care of your health, for an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.

نحن نحمي أنفسنا لأن درهم وقاية خير من قنطار علاج.

We protect ourselves because an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.

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Usage noteOften used in contexts regarding health, financial planning, or safety to emphasize the value of prevention.

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