"A stitch in time saves nine."

及时行乐，避免后悔。 *例句*：It's better to fix the leaky faucet now than to wait for the basement to flood.

"Actions speak louder than words."

行动胜于雄辩。 *例句*：She didn't just say she would help, but she actually organized the event.

这两句谚语在日常生活和文学作品中都非常常见，前者强调预防问题的重要性，后者则突出行动与承诺的关联性。