Subject: Problems (Page 19)

The only problem with having nothing to do is you can't stop and rest.

(1908 – 1980) businessman, humorist
Problems Situations Work

I don't believe in astrology; the only stars I can blame for my failures are those that walk about the stage.

(1899 – 1973) English playwright, actor, composer, director & songwriter
Failure

I found out that it's not good to talk about my troubles; eighty percent of the people don't care and the other twenty percent are glad you're having trouble.

Los Angeles Dodgers’ manager
Baseball People Problems Sports

Like trying to poke a cat out from under a porch with a wet rope.

(1908 – 2003) American actor & dancer
Problems TV/Movie Quotes

If you are attempting the impossible, you will fail

Failure Murphy’s Laws Problems

Super-competence is more objectionable than incompetence.

Characteristics Murphy’s Laws Problems

In this world there are winners and losers – and, of course, ‘the others’, who comprise the majority.

(1967 – ) English comedian
Failure People Success

My daughter's tricycle said “Some Assembly Required” … it came in a jar!

(1957 – ) American stand-up comedian, actor & screenwriter
Children Family Problems

The squeaky wheel doesn't always get greased; it often gets replaced.

Murphy’s Laws Problems

When one is trying to be elegant and sophisticated, one won't.

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Murphy’s Laws Problems Situations

We know what happens to people who stay in the middle of the road; they get run over.

(1897 – 1960) Welsh labor leader & politician
Accidents Beliefs Opinion Problems

Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.

(1769 – 1821) French general & politician
Mistakes People

In larger things we are convivial – What causes trouble is the trivial.

(1906 – 1989) American poet & author
Life Problems

Whom the gods wish to destroy they first call promising.

(1903 – 1974) English intellectual, literary critic & writer
Failure Problems

Everything breaks down.

Failure Murphy’s Laws Problems

Never moon a werewolf.

(1958 – ) screenwriter, film director & actor
Problems Situations

A conference is just an admission that you want somebody to join you in your troubles.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator
People Problems

Anything hit with a big enough hammer will fall apart.

Murphy’s Laws Problems Things

Whenever you decide to take the kids home, it is always five minutes earlier that they break into fights, tears, or hysteria.

Children Murphy’s Laws Problems Time

Some guy hit my fender and I said "be fruitful and multiply" but not in those words.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian
Accidents Autos Things

Always leave room to add an explanation if it doesn't work out.

Communication Murphy’s Laws Problems