Quote by Sir Thomas More

And it will fall out as in a complication of diseases, that by applying a remedy to one sore, you will provoke another; and that which removes the one ill symptom produces others

And it will fall out as in a complication of diseases, that

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This quote means that sometimes when trying to solve one problem or address one issue, we may inadvertently create new problems or complications. It compares this to a chain of diseases: when we attempt to treat one ailment, it can cause another to emerge. The quote emphasizes how attempts to fix one problem can lead to unintended consequences or unexpected side effects.

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