Subject: Murphy’s Laws (Page 84)

Some mistakes are too fun to make only once.

Regardless of whether a mission expands or contracts, administrative overhead continues to grow at a steady rate.

The compromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it is compromising.

The last person who quit or was fired will be held responsible for everything that goes wrong – until the next person quits or is fired.

Class schedules are designed so that every student will have time to waste between classes.

When a man says it's a silly, childish game, it's probably something his wife can beat him at.

Once you overcome your fear of public speaking, you’ll never be asked to speak again.

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

The strength of the turbulence is directly proportional to the temperature of your coffee.

Even paranoids have enemies.

Kickbacks must always exceed bribes.

Consistency is always easier to defend than correctness.

Friendly fire – isn’t.

Almost everything in life is easier to get into than out of.

The hardness of the butter is in direct proportion to the softness of the bread.

Organizations always have too many managers.

Design flaws travel in groups.

Only at the start/re-start of a DIY job do you realise the need to return to your toolbox/shed to retrieve another tool.

Don’t force it; get a larger hammer.

Those who are unable to learn from past meetings are condemned to repeat them.

Any device requiring service or adjustment will be least accessible.