It is easier to stay out than get out
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It is easier to stay out than get out.
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Meaning
This quote means avoiding trouble or bad habits in the first place is easier than escaping them once you are trapped. Prevention is easier than rescue.
About Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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