Subject: Murphy’s Laws (Page 52)

The buddy system is essential to your survival; it gives the enemy somebody else to shoot at.

The longer you wait in line, the greater the likelihood that you are in the wrong line.

A road map always tells you everything except how to refold it.

Fortify your front; you’ll get your rear shot up.

You can’t make an omelet without breaking eggs.

The chances of solving a problem decline the closer one gets to finding out who was the cause of the problem.

Nothing will be attempted if all possible objections must first be overcome.

Look after the molehills and the mountains will look after themselves.

A retreating enemy is probably just falling back and regrouping.

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

(1922 – ) English comedy writer & television presenter

If you don’t feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor, by the time you get there you’ll feel better; but don’t make an appointment, and you’ll stay sick.

If you don't write to complain, you'll never receive your order. If you do write, you'll receive the merchandise before your angry letter reaches its destination.

Never bet on a loser because you think his luck is bound to change.

Cut to fit – beat into place.

Never, ever, fly on the airline of the country from which you are departing.

If it is worth fighting for, it is worth fighting dirty for.

When the water reaches the upper deck, follow the rats.

Justice always prevails… three times out of seven.

The intensity of movie publicity is in inverse ratio to the quality of the movie.

Whenever you need to stop at a light to put on makeup, every light will be green.

The last rush-hour express bus to your neighborhood leaves five minutes before you get off work.