Mint Quote by Dezső Kosztolányi
““Esti nem hitte, hogy a földön bármit is rendbe lehet hozni. Hiszen látta, hogy mihelyt megfoltozta a nyomorúságot egy helyütt, az nyomban ki is lyukad más helyütt.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Man with the Golden Touch, 1933
Highlights the futility of trying to fix all problems; fixing one issue often creates another elsewhere.
In simple terms: Trying to solve everything can cause new problems elsewhere.
Key Takeaway
Address issues carefully, aware of side effects.
Themes
imperfection
cause and effect
human limitation
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- policy making
- social work
- personal relationships
- project management
Key Concepts
systems thinking
unintended consequences
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you think of a time fixing one problem caused another?
- How do you balance fixing vs. creating new issues?
A Different Perspective
Solutions may be temporary and shift problems.
