Quote by Colin Powell

Bad news isn't wine. It doesn't improve with age.

Bad news isn't wine. It doesn't improve with age.

Summary

This quote highlights that bad news does not get better or more tolerable as time passes. Instead, it suggests that bad news remains constant and does not improve with the passage of time, much like how wine tends to improve in flavor with age. It serves as a reminder to address and handle bad news promptly, as delaying or ignoring it will not change its negative impact.

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