Subject: Murphy’s Laws (Page 53)

A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that works.

Never create a problem for which you do not have the answer.

Corollary: Create problems for which only you have the answer.

Washington is a much better place if you are asking questions rather than answering them.

Those who expect the biggest tips provide the worst service.

Each pronoun agrees with their antecedent.

He travels fastest who travels alone… but he hasn’t anything to do when he gets there.

A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow.

Anything that happens enough times to irritate you will happen at least once more.

A cat walking into a room containing twelve seated people will jump into the lap of the person who hates cats the most.

You can always hit what you don't aim at.

When you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal.

Build a system that even a fool can use, and only a fool will want to use it.

The successful pundit is provided more opportunities to say things than he has things worth saying.

Two percent don’’t get the word.

The remaining distance to your chosen campsite remains constant as twilight approaches.

When putting cheese in a mousetrap, always leave room for the mouse.

If you know something can go wrong, and take due precaution to prevent it, something else will go wrong.

The person with the least expertise has the most opinions.

Your pocket radio won't pick up the station you want to hear most.

You can never tell which way the train went by looking at the track.

Nothing is so simple it cannot be misunderstood.