Quote by William Shakespeare

A rotten case abides no handling

A rotten case abides no handling

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This quote means that some situations are so flawed or corrupt that they cannot be fixed or remedied. Trying to handle or deal with such a case will ultimately lead to disappointment, failure, or even more damage. It implies that it is better to recognize when a situation is beyond repair and instead focus on finding alternative solutions or moving on.

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