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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Gandharv Walia

Spanish proverb of the day: 'Sometimes the remedy is worse than...' Life lessons on problem, solution, human nature, success and why one should think twice before acting

Spanish proverb of the day focuses on one of the most known Spanish sayings: “El remedio es peor que la enfermedad.” In English, it means “The cure is worse than the disease.” The proverb explains how people sometimes rush toward solutions without fully understanding the consequences. A person may try to fix a financial issue, relationship conflict, business challenge, or daily problem, but the chosen remedy may create deeper damage. The saying has roots connected to old Latin and Greek thought and later became common in English through writers such as Francis Bacon. Today, the proverb remains important because modern life often rewards fast decisions instead of careful thinking.

Spanish proverb of the day today

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