cane; walking stick; staff; wand
prevention is better than cure; an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure; look before you leap; forewarned is forearmed; a stitch in time saves nine; (lit.) a walking stick before stumbling
person upon whom one relies
to count on someone as the only support
don't be a burden to others; (lit.) lean on your cane, but don't lean on others