A stitch in time saves nine.-Repair something as soon as it is damaged. That’s a small repair job. If not, you will have a much bigger and more expensive repair job later.
A good payer is master of another’s purse.-Someone who is known to always pay exactly as promised can borrow money from other people at any time.
As soon as man is born he begins to die.-The process of dying starts at birth. This saying reminds us of our own mortality, whatever our age.
A word to the wise is enough.-A very brief warning or explanation is enough for an intelligent person.
God helps them that help themselves.-This semi-humorous saying suggests that we should not rely entirely on God to help us. God will help us if we make an effort.