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To err is human, to forgive divine.

To err is human, to forgive divine.

failures are stepping stones to success.

failures are stepping stones to success.

handsome is as handsome does.

Handsome is as handsome does.

Charity begins at home.

Charity begins at home.

Slow and steady wins the race.

Slow and steady wins the race.

Prevention is better that cure.

Prevention is better that cure. A young man sometimes handles a  razor  blade carelessly, cuts his finger, allows the cut to go septic and, when the pain is unbearable, consult a doctor. The doctor prescribes a prolonged and costly treatment. Would it not have been better for him to have taken due precaution while using the blade? We can always protect ourselves against common ailments and diseases with proper precautionary, preventive measure. But very often, something within us makes us ignore the possibility of trouble, even after we have seen the first symptoms of trouble. The result, very often, is that the trouble is aggravated and we egret our neglect when it is only too late. A man’s lack of foresight often lands him in serious trouble. Sayings such as  ‘ Nip the mischief in the bud ‘, ‘ A stitch in time saves nine ‘ advise us to take prompt steps against impending trouble and ward them off right at the start. But even sounder is the proverb ‘ Prevention is better

One good turn deserves another.

One good turn deserves another.

Procrastination is the thief of time.

Procrastination is the thief of time.