A stitch in time saves nine

The proverb means that if we correct a mistake in time it saves us from a lot of trouble. If we do not correct it in time, it may bring great hardship and loss. So, if we find any mistake, we should set it right quickly. A mistake should be nipped in the bud. If it is left uncorrected then it will grow bigger and bigger and require a good deal of labour to set it right later. Human nature is not perfect. We are prone to commit mistakes. We should not be afraid of our mistakes. On the other hand, we should try correct them otherwise it becomes formidable and beyond our power to correct them. Mistakes need prompt attention.

If a piece of cloth is torn at a point we should stitch it at once. If it is not mended in time then the hole will grow bigger and bigger and need a lot of stitching. If there is hole in a roof, it should be repaired quickly. A bad habit can be checked in the beginning. If it is allowed to grow, it becomes very difficult to correct it later. If the patient is treated in time, he may be cured. If the disease is allowed to grow then one may have to lose his life. So we should learn to correct a mistake in time. If we leave it uncorrected, it will require great efforts to correct it later and may cause a lot of trouble.