Subject: Murphy’s Laws (Page 55)

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Whatever you did, that's what you planned.

Murphy’s Laws

When putting things back together again, there will always be at least one piece left over that will not fit anywhere.

Murphy’s Laws Things

If you can’t navigate a one-level, five-item phone tree, you didn’t need a computer anyway.

Computers Murphy’s Laws Things

Nobody really knows what is going on anywhere within the organization.

Intelligence Murphy’s Laws

People with money live so damn long.

Age Life Murphy’s Laws Old

Grass growing from sidewalk cracks never turns brown.

Murphy’s Laws

Bad habits will cancel out good ones. Example: The orange juice and granola you had for breakfast will be canceled out by the cigarette you smoked on the way to work and the candy bar you just bought.

Murphy’s Laws

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

Murphy’s Laws Situations

Important letters that contain no errors will develop errors in the mail.
Corollary: Corresponding errors will show up in the duplicate while the boss is reading it.

Communication Mistakes Murphy’s Laws Problems

All inanimate objects can move just enough to get in your way.

Murphy’s Laws Things

Decisions are justified by the benefits to the organization, but they are made by considering the benefits to the decision-makers.

Murphy’s Laws

Inside every large problem is a small problem struggling to get out.

Murphy’s Laws Problems Situations

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

Murphy’s Laws

1. Never arrive on time, or you will be stamped a beginner.
2. Don't say anything until the meeting is half over; this stamps you as being wise.
3. Be as vague as possible; this prevents irritating the others.
4. When in doubt, suggest that a subcommittee be appointed.
5. Be the first to move for adjournment; this will make you popular – it's what everyone is waiting for.

Murphy’s Laws

You can make a killing in the theatre, but not a living.

Money Murphy’s Laws

About one-fifth of the people are against everything all the time.

Government Murphy’s Laws

A liar should have a good memory.

Memory Murphy’s Laws People

If you have to travel on a Titanic, why not go first-class?

Murphy’s Laws

The rush job you spent all night on won't be needed for at least two days.

Murphy’s Laws

Heat produced by pressure expands to fill the mind available, from which it can pass only to a cooler mind.

Emotions Intelligence Murphy’s Laws

As soon as you sit down with a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something that will last until the coffee is cold.

Food/Drink Murphy’s Laws