Subject: Murphy’s Laws (Page 33)

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Men and nations will act rationally towards each other only after all other possibilities have been exhausted.

Characteristics Intelligence Murphy’s Laws People

Nothing matters very much, and very few things matter at all.

Murphy’s Laws

A pat on the back is only a few centimetres from a kick in the arse.

Murphy’s Laws

If the first person who answers the phone cannot answer your question, it's a bureaucracy.

Murphy’s Laws

If it would be cheaper to buy a new unit, the company will insist upon repairing the old one.
Corollary: If it would be cheaper to repair the old one, the company will insist on the latest model.

Murphy’s Laws

Don't use commas, which aren't necessary.

Communication Language Murphy’s Laws Reading/Writing

Caveats are always* forgotten.
*Caveat: except in rare instances

Murphy’s Laws

Never argue with a man who buys ink by the barrel.

Conflict Murphy’s Laws

There’s an unseen force which lets birds know when you’ve just washed your car.

(1922 – ) English comedy writer & television presenter
Autos Murphy’s Laws Things

By definition, when you are investigating the unknown, you do not know what you will find.

Intelligence Murphy’s Laws

After a salary raise, you will have less money at the end of the month than you had before.

Money Murphy’s Laws Work

If you file it, you'll know where it is but never need it. If you don't file it, you'll need it but never know where it is.

Murphy’s Laws

Always keep the office door closed. This puts visitors on the defensive and also makes it look as if you are always in an important conference.

Murphy’s Laws

If you’re feeling good, don’t worry… you’ll get over it.

Health Murphy’s Laws

The customer is always ripe.

Activities Murphy’s Laws Shopping

Every employee begins at his level of competence.

Murphy’s Laws Work

The one who least wants to play is the one who will win

Activities Games Murphy’s Laws Situations

Logic is a systematic method of coming to the wrong conclusion with confidence.

Intelligence Murphy’s Laws

There comes a time when one must stop suggesting and evaluating new solutions, and get on with the job of analyzing and finally implementing one pretty good solution.

Murphy’s Laws Problems

There is no mechanical problem so difficult that it cannot be solved by brute strength and ignorance.

Murphy’s Laws

Field experience is something you never get until just after you need it.

Military Murphy’s Laws