A stitch in time saves nine.

一针及时省九针。

They say a stitch in time saves nine.

人们说一针及时，可省九针。

Men say that a stitch in time saves nine, and so they take a thousand stitches today to save nine tomorrow.

人们时常说，及时缝一针，可以将来少缝九针，所以现在他们缝了一千针，只是为了明天少缝九千针。

If you have an idea for your final research paper, start writing today. Don't wait until the end of the semester. A stitch in time saves nine.

如果你的研究报告有什么想法，今天就写下来。不要等到学期结束。及时一点。

A stitch in time, saves nine.

一针及时顶九针。