The medicine increases the disease.
— Virgil
Ancient
Aeneid
Details
Context
From 'Eclogues', on unintended consequences.
Date / Period
37–30 BCE
Category
Strange & UnusualVerification
Unverifiable
Explanation
Found in 1 providers: deepseek
Method
Cross Reference
Sources Checked
1 source
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