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Identify Source of Problem

Identify Source of Problem

There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in.

Desmond Tutu

Interpretation

This is another way of saying that problems should be tackled from their sources. If you are facing a problem, the best approach for addressing it is to dig deep to the source of the problem, and then fixing it from there. If not, the underlying issue would keep recurring.

Note: This interpretation is our opinion. We encourage you to agree, disagree, or provide an alternate interpretation.

Related Sayings

When the shadow of a tree is bent, straighten the tree not the shadow.

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