Subject: Problems (Page 23)

No matter how long it takes for you to get back to pick up the shoes the shoemaker will tell you that they won't be ready until tomorrow.

Murphy’s Laws Problems Time

Some editors are failed writers, but so are most writers.

(1888 – 1965) British (US-born) critic, dramatist & poet
Communication People Problems

To err is human to forgive, infrequent.

(1881 – 1960) American columnist
Characteristics Failure Mistakes Problems

Informed decision-making comes from a long tradition of guessing and then blaming others for inadequate results.

(1957 – ) cartoonist (Dilbert)
Characteristics Failure Intelligence Mistakes People

A solved problem creates two new problems, and the best prescription for happy living is not to solve any more problems than you have to.

(1925 – ) columnist & journalist
Life Problems

The path of my life is strewn with cowpats from the devil’s own satanic herd!

(1955 – ) English actor
Life Problems TV/Movie Quotes

A child will not spill on a dirty floor.

Accidents Children

Logic is a system whereby one may go wrong with confidence.

(1876 – 1958) inventor
Characteristics Problems

If you view your problem closely enough, you will recognize yourself as part of the problem.

Murphy’s Laws Problems Self

Stuff tends to break when it is loaned or borrowed.

Accidents Problems Things

Getting caught is the mother of invention.

(1930 – ) American author and billiard player, teacher & commentator
Mistakes Problems Situations

Where do the homeless have 90 per cent of their accidents?

(1928 – 2003) English entertainer
Accidents Failure People

You can always tell you're in trouble when the good option involves a prosthetic leg.

blogger (Standing Room Only)
Problems Situations

America is the country where you buy a lifetime supply of aspirin for one dollar and use it up in two weeks.

(1882 – 1942) American actor
America Places Problems

No one is listening until you make a mistake.

Mistakes Murphy’s Laws Problems

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

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator
People Problems

Some mistakes are too fun to make only once.

Mistakes Murphy’s Laws Problems

Some people approach every problem with an open mouth.

(1900 – 1965) diplomat & Democratic politician
Characteristics Communication Problems Speech

If you're in a hole, stop digging.

Problems Situations

Murphy’s Law only fails when you try to demonstrate it.


Failure Murphy’s Laws

Aren’t I lucky, to have survived so much bad luck.

(1933 – ) English author & cartoonist
Life Problems