I think the saying “Institutions will try to preserve the problem to which they are the solution” is for institutions not for individuals. The idea is that for

I think the saying “Institutions will try to preserve the problem to which they are the solution” is for institutions not for individuals. The idea is that for instance The Society to End Hunger will never end hunger because if it does it will have to end its existence. I think what you are saying is looking for another good aphorism. I'm sure there must be one.