A desperate disease requires a dangerous remedy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Severe problems often need extreme solutions that might seem risky.
- In plain terms
- Big problems need big solutions.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not hesitate to take bold action when facing serious issues.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is a dangerous remedy justified?
- What defines a desperate disease?
Another view
Extreme solutions can sometimes cause more harm than good.
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