Complication Quote by 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.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Utopia, 1516
Treating a single ailment can cause new problems, illustrating interconnected consequences of interventions.
In simple terms: Fixing one issue may create others.
Key Takeaway
Consider systemic effects before acting.
Themes
medicine
interdependence
consequences
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
philosophical
pragmatic
When to use this quote
- healthcare decisions
- policy reforms
- environmental actions
- technology updates
Key Concepts
systems thinking
causality
unintended effects
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden impacts could your solution cause?
- How can you anticipate ripple effects?
A Different Perspective
Complex systems may resist simple fixes.
