é melhor prevenir do que remediar
Portuguese
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Literally, “It's better to prevent than to remedy [afterwards]”.
Proverb
[edit]é melhor prevenir do que remediar
- a stitch in time saves nine (a timely effort can prevent larger problems)
- better safe than sorry (it is preferable to be cautious in one's choices than suffer from recklessness)