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An ounce is a small measurement and a pound is a large one. This quotation is saying that doing a little bit of planning to prepare for something is worth more than waiting until something has happened and trying to cure whatever it is later.

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What is the english equivalent of the metricized expression for 30g of prevention is worth 0.454kg of cure?

an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.


Who said an ounce of pre?

Benjamin Franklin - 'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.'


Who said an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?

Benjamin Franklin


Can you give me a sentence with the word prevention?

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. ~Benjamin Franklin


An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure fits well as the adage for this phase of?

Preparedness


An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure fits well as the adage for this phase of emergency management?

A. preparedness


What is 1 O of P is W a P of C?

1 (an) Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure.


What is the meaning of an ounce is better than a pound of cure?

An 'ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure' is the saying. It means that it normally takes less (an ounce) in time, resources to stop a problem from occurring than it does (a pound) to fix the problem after it has already occurred.


As a rule of thumb its best to look before you leap As they say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?

Rule that usually works


Why an ounce prevention is worth a pound of cure?

This refers to it's easier to take steps to be healthy before an illness, than the cure necessary to get well after already becoming sick.


What has the author James D'Adamo written?

James D'Adamo has written: 'An ounce of prevention-- is worth a pound of cure' 'Just an ounce of prevention-- is worth a pound of cure' -- subject(s): Nutrition, Diet therapy, Naturopathy, Blood groups, ABO system, Diet


What word describes the sentence without a plan?

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, means that with a little use of caution you can save a lot in repair.