Subject: Murphy’s Laws (Page 2)

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Once the erosion of power begins, it has a momentum all its own.

Murphy’s Laws Situations

There are no answers, only cross references.

Murphy’s Laws

It is after you have lost your teeth that you can afford to buy steaks.

(1841–1919) French artist
Food/Drink Life Murphy’s Laws

Things always go from bad to worse.

Murphy’s Laws Problems Situations

The degree of failure is in direct proportion to the effort expended and to the need for success.

Failure Murphy’s Laws Problems Success

When packing for a vacation, take half as much clothing and twice as much money.

Clothing Money Murphy’s Laws

You can get everything dirty without getting anything clean.

Murphy’s Laws Situations

Never buy a car that has a wick.

Autos Murphy’s Laws Things

The more innocuous the modification appears to be, the further its influence will extend and the more the design will have to be redrawn.

Murphy’s Laws

1. Everything is cold except what should be. 2. Everything, including the corn flakes, is greasy.

Food/Drink Murphy’s Laws

In my opinion I think that the author when he is writing should not get into the habit of making use of too many unnecessary words which he does not really need.

Communication Language Murphy’s Laws Reading/Writing

The book or periodical most vital to the completion of your term paper will be missing from the library.

Corollary: If it is available, the most important page will be torn out.

Books Communication Murphy’s Laws Reading/Writing School

Some do; some don’t.

Murphy’s Laws People

The amount of work to be done increases in proportion to the amount of work already completed.

Murphy’s Laws Work

A necessary item goes on sale only after you have purchased it at the regular price.

Murphy’s Laws Shopping Things

The total attention paid to an instructor is a constant regardless of the size of the class.

Education Murphy’s Laws School

Never read any book in which the author’s name appears in gold or silver on the cover.

Books Communication Murphy’s Laws Reading/Writing

If a situation requires undivided attention, it will occur simultaneously with a compelling distraction.


Murphy’s Laws Situations

Anything can be made to work if you fiddle with it long enough.

Murphy’s Laws

The candy bar you planned to eat on the way home from the market is hidden at the bottom of the grocery bag.

Murphy’s Laws Shopping

Everything costs more and takes longer.

Money Murphy’s Laws Time