To destroy the fetus 'is something worse than murder.' The one who does this 'does not take away life that has already been born, but prevents it from being born.' John Chrysostom
Virtues are formed by prayer. Prayer preserves temperance. Prayer suppresses anger. Prayer prevents emotions of pride and envy. Prayer draws into the soul the Holy Spirit, and raises man to Heaven. Ephrem the Syrian
Nothing prevents us from being natural so much as the desire to appear so. François de La Rochefoucauld
Good care prevents accidents. American Proverb
Good watch prevents misfortune. Italian Proverb
Women are shy and shame prevents them from refusing a man. Irish Proverb