a stitch in time saves nine
Proverb meaning that a small effort now prevents much larger trouble later. Literally: 'one needle today, ten needles tomorrow'.
As the saying goes, 'a stitch in time saves nine'; neglecting a small repair now can lead to much bigger trouble later.
A Japanese proverb equivalent to the English 'a stitch in time saves nine'. The literal meaning is 'one needle today, ten needles tomorrow', emphasizing the value of timely action.