備そなえあれば憂うれいなし

expression

prevention is better than cure; better safe than sorry

Proverb meaning that being prepared prevents worry. Used to encourage readiness for future problems.

• 非ひ常じょう食しょくを備び蓄ちくしておけば、災さい害がい時じも安あん心しんだ。備そなえあれば憂うれいなしだね。

  If you stockpile emergency food, you'll feel safe even during a disaster. Better safe than sorry, right?

• 試し験けん前まえにしっかり勉べん強きょうしておけば、当とう日じつ慌あわてずに済すむ。まさに備そなえあれば憂うれいなしだ。

  If you study hard before the exam, you won't panic on the day. Truly, preparation prevents worry.