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There was only one catch and that was Catch-22, which speciified that a concern for one’s own safety in the face of dangers that were real and immediate was the process of a rational mind; Orr would be crazy to fly more missions and sane if he didn’t, but if he was sane he had to fly.

Joseph Heller

(1923 – 1999) American satirical novelist, short story writer & playwright

Murphy’s Laws From ‘Catch-22’ Sanity

People ask stupid questions for a reason.

Davidson's Law of Inquiry

Intelligence Murphy’s Laws Stupid questions

The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.

Robertson's Law

Murphy’s Laws Things Lost

If you don't need it and don't want it you can have tons of it.

Murphy's Law of Supply

Murphy’s Laws Supply

There is always more dirty laundry than clean laundry.

Walker’s Law of the Household

Housework Murphy’s Laws Laundry

If you don't say it, they can't repeat it.

Munnecke's Law

Communication Murphy’s Laws Speech

As the economy gets better, everything else gets worse.

Buchwald's Law

Money Murphy’s Laws Economy

Trivial matters are handled promptly; important matters are never resolved.

Gresham's Law

Murphy’s Laws Time Trivial matters

If at first you don't succeed, call in an airstrike.

A Murphy's Military Law

Military Murphy’s Laws

People will buy anything that's one to a customer.

Lewis's First Law

Murphy’s Laws Shopping

Almost anything is easier to get into than out of.

Agnes Allen's Law

Murphy’s Laws

There are three ways to get something done: do it yourself, hire someone, or forbid your kids to do it.

Crane's Rule

Children Family Murphy’s Laws Forbid Get things done

If you help a friend in need, he is sure to remember you… the next time he’s in need.

Chiet’s Lament

Friends Murphy’s Laws Old People Needs

In a family recipe that you discovered in an old book, the most vital measurement will be illegible.

First Law of Kitchen Confusion

Cooking Food/Drink Murphy’s Laws Recipes

The driver behind you wants to go five miles per hour faster.

Freeway Axiom

Autos Driving Murphy’s Laws Things

Whenever you cut your fingernails, you will find a need for them an hour later.

Witten's Law

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20% of the customers account for 80% of the turnover, 20% of the components account for 80% of the cost, and so forth.

Pareto's Law (The 20/80 Law)

Murphy’s Laws Business Customers

1. Dust breeds 2. One's roommate (who has early classes) has an alarm clock that is louder than God's own. 3. When one has an early class, one's roommate will invariably enter the space late at night and suddenly become hyperactive, ill, violent, or all three.

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Murphy’s Laws Dormitories Roommates

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Subject: Murphy’s Laws (Page 85)

These pills can't be habit-forming; I've been taking them for years.

The obvious answer is always overlooked.

There is more law in the end of a policeman’s nightstick than in a decision of the Supreme Court.

There was only one catch and that was Catch-22, which speciified that a concern for one’s own safety in the face of dangers that were real and immediate was the process of a rational mind; Orr would be crazy to fly more missions and sane if he didn’t, but if he was sane he had to fly.

People ask stupid questions for a reason.

The easiest way to find something lost around the house is to buy a replacement.

If you don't need it and don't want it you can have tons of it.

There is always more dirty laundry than clean laundry.

If you don't say it, they can't repeat it.

As the economy gets better, everything else gets worse.

Trivial matters are handled promptly; important matters are never resolved.

If at first you don't succeed, call in an airstrike.

People will buy anything that's one to a customer.

Almost anything is easier to get into than out of.

There are three ways to get something done: do it yourself, hire someone, or forbid your kids to do it.

If you help a friend in need, he is sure to remember you… the next time he’s in need.

In a family recipe that you discovered in an old book, the most vital measurement will be illegible.

The driver behind you wants to go five miles per hour faster.

Whenever you cut your fingernails, you will find a need for them an hour later.

20% of the customers account for 80% of the turnover, 20% of the components account for 80% of the cost, and so forth.

1. Dust breeds 2. One's roommate (who has early classes) has an alarm clock that is louder than God's own. 3. When one has an early class, one's roommate will invariably enter the space late at night and suddenly become hyperactive, ill, violent, or all three.