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[ThinkingOutLoud]

What phrases are similar to:

"Seek first to understand"

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"

I thought of some but didn't write them down soon enough and can't remember what had come to mind. 

[monicakm]

@ThinkingOutLoud 

Ask Gemini.  You'll get good answers.

[monicakm]

• "Listen before you talk".
• "Diagnose before you prescribe".
• "Put yourself in their shoes" (emphasizing empathy).
• "Listen with the intent to understand, not the intent to reply" (a concept often associated with Covey's work).
• "We have two ears and one mouth for a reason" (implying you should listen twice as much as you speak).
• "Understand the other person's perspective".
• "Seek to be understood as to understand" (from the Prayer of Saint Francis, which some cite as an influence on Covey's wording). 

Here are several phrases and proverbs that convey a similar meaning to "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," emphasizing the value of foresight and early action:

• A stitch in time saves nine.
• Prevention is better than cure.
• Better safe than sorry.
• ****** problems in the bud.
• Measure twice, cut once.
• Forewarned is forearmed.
• Look before you leap.
• By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.
• It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. 

These sayings highlight the value of foresight and preparation, including "****** problems in the bud" and "Forewarned is forearmed

[SilleeMee]

If you lose your head then your ash is sure to follow.

[MorningLover]

Common sense is not so common. 

Happiness is not having what you want but wanting what you have.

There is no such thing as a free lunch.

To slander is always easier than to refute.

To listen is to respect.

To trust means giving up wanting to be always right.

To enhance trust, we must embrace transparency. 

[qualitygal]

What goes around, comes around. (Haven't seen that happen yet.)

Cross each bridge as you come to it.  (I'm trying to do that).

Waste not, want not.

An  ounce of prevention, is worth a pound of cure.

Treat others the way you'd like to be treated.

Love one another.

[Desertdi]

Think before you speak

[lgfan]

Better safe than sorry.

[KKJ]

One my grandfather told my mom:  A fool and his money are soon parted."

[ThinkingOutLoud]

Thanks for all the replies!