Subject: Problems (Page 6)

If you perceive that there are four possible ways in which a procedure can go wrong and circumvent these, then a fifth way, unprepared for, will promptly develop.

If a man could have half his wishes, he would double his troubles.

(1706 – 1790) American statesman, author, scientist & inventor

To err is dysfunctional, to forgive co-dependent.

(1953 – ) American musician

I'll say this for adversity: people seem to be able to stand it, and that's more than I can say for prosperity.

(1868 – 1930) cartoonist, humorist & journalist

If you're in a hole, stop digging.

To err is human; to admit it, superhuman.

(1926 – ) newspaper columnist

Experience : The name men give to their mistakes.

I think the homeless have it pretty good because 98% of deadly accidents happen inside the home.

(1982 – ) American stand-up comedian

The most difficult light bulb to replace burns out first and most frequently.

If there is anything disagreeable going on, men are sure to get out of it.

Experience is what makes you pause briefly before going ahead and making the same mistake.

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

A falling nozzle will turn toward you and land on its trigger.

No real problem has a solution.

If we don’t succeed, we run the risk of failure.

(1947 – ) U.S. vice president & politician

The American people would not want to know of any misquotes that Dan Quayle may or may not make.

(1947 – ) U.S. vice president & politician

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

If anything just cannot go wrong, it will anyway.

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

The less you do, the less can go wrong.

If you are attempting the impossible, you will fail

Things are going to get a lot worse before they get worse.

(1939 – ) comedian, actress, writer & producer