To the generous mind the heaviest debt is that of gratitude, when it is not in our power to repay it.
Benjamin FranklinRead
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Taking preventive measures is more effective than trying to fix problems later.
This quote emphasizes the importance of proactive measures in life. By investing time and resources into prevention, individuals can avoid larger issues and challenges down the line, thus saving themselves from greater difficulties and costs associated with fixing problems after they arise.
Themes
PreventionCureWisdomHealthMeasure
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a health seminar to emphasize the importance of regular check-ups.
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I think that a young state, like a young virgin, should modestly stay at home, and wait the application of suitors for an alliance with her; and not run about offering her amity to all the world; and hazarding their refusal. Our virgin is a jolly one; and tho at present not very rich, will in time be a great fortune, and where she has a favorable predisposition, it seems to me well worth cultivating.
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