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Once a job is fouled up, anything done to improve it makes it worse.

Once a job is fouled up, anything done to improve it makes i

Summary

This quote implies that when a task or job is already done incorrectly or poorly, any efforts to fix or improve it will only exacerbate the problems further. It suggests that mistakes or errors have a tendency to compound, and attempting to rectify them usually results in a worsening of the situation. In essence, it highlights the importance of doing a job correctly from the start, as attempting to salvage a faulty outcome often leads to more complications and difficulties.

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