Subject: Problems (Page 4)

A government is the only known vessel that leaks from the top.

(1909 – 1995) American journalist
Failure Government Problems

There are coexisting elements in frustration phenomena which separate expected results from achieved results.

Murphy’s Laws Problems

If a dish is dropped while removing it from the cupboard, it will hit the sink, breaking the dish and chipping or denting the sink in the process.

Accidents Murphy’s Laws

To err is human to forgive, infrequent.

(1881 – 1960) American columnist
Characteristics Failure Mistakes Problems

If you think there's a solution, you're part of the problem.

(1937 – 2008) stand-up comedian, social critic, actor & author
Problems

All men make mistakes, but married men find out about them sooner.

(1913 – 1997) American comedian & radio & television host
Marriage Men Mistakes Problems

The only time you come up with a great solution is after somebody else has solved the problem.

Murphy’s Laws Problems

When you move something to a more logical place, you only can remember where it used to be and your decision to move it.

Murphy’s Laws Problems

The most undesirable things are the most certain (death and taxes).

Death Murphy’s Laws Problems Taxes

Discussion: A method of confirming others in their errors.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
Communication Definitions Language Mistakes People

[My husband] and I are always fighting; when we get up in the morning, we don't kiss; we touch gloves.

(1917 – 2012) comedian & actress
Conflict Marriage Problems

When you're in deep water it's a good idea to keep your mouth shut!

fictional mascot and cover boy of Mad, an American humor magazine
Problems Situations

Any bus that can be the wrong bus will be the wrong bus. All others are out of service or full.

Murphy’s Laws Problems

Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator
Accidents Failure Situations

If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the precipitate.


Problems Situations

Well, I screwed it up real good, didn't I?

(1913 – 1994) 37th U.S. president
Mistakes People Problems Self

Dilemma: A politician trying to save both his faces at once.

Definitions Politicians Problems

No one is listening until you make a mistake.

Beliefs Mistakes Murphy’s Laws Proverbs

Any technical problem can be overcome given enough time and money.

Lerman's Corollary: You are never given enough time or money.

Money Murphy’s Laws Problems Time

If at first you don't succeed, failure may be your style.

(1908 – 1999) English writer
Failure Problems Success

The problem-solving process will always break down at the point at which it is possible to determine who caused the problem.

Murphy’s Laws Problems