I’d say the odds against a successful escape are about 100 to one. But may I add another word, Colonel? The odds against survival in this camp are even worse. — The Bridge on the River Kwai

Sometimes there is no good solution.  In fact, in my experience, it’s more often the case that you have to pick the least worst solution to any given problem.  The trick is to be able to tell which choice leads to the frying pan, and which leads to the fire.