The art is long, life is short
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Extreme remedies are very appropriate for extreme diseases.
Interpretation
What this quote means
In serious situations, significant measures may be necessary to solve the problem.
This quote suggests that when faced with severe problems or challenges, one should not hesitate to take bold and decisive actions to address them. It emphasizes the idea that in the face of extreme adversity, conventional solutions may not suffice, and more drastic measures might be required for effective resolution.
Themes
RemediesExtremeDiseasesProblemsActions
In practice
Example use cases
During a public health crisis, we must implement strict measures to protect the population.
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