Subject: Murphy’s Laws (Page 83)

An object will fall so as to do the most damage.

A taxpayer is someone who does not have to take a civil service exam in order to work for the government.

In letters themes reports articles and stuff like that we use commas to keep strings apart.

The more you want it, the quicker the letdown after you get it.

When in doubt, take the trick.

We are not retreating, we are advancing in another direction.

When walking a dog, be sure then animal is smaller than you.

Whatever you did, that's what you planned.

When putting cheese in a mousetrap, always leave room for the mouse.

If an experiment works, you must be using the wrong equipment.

When you want to unlock a door but only have one hand free, the keys will be in the opposite pocket.

Undetectable errors are infinite in variety, in contrast to detectable errors, which by definition are limited.

Never trust a private with a loaded weapon, or an officer with a map and compass.

If you can keep your head while those around you are losing theirs, you may have misjudged the situation.

Machines that have broken down will work perfectly when the repairman arrives.

He travels fastest who travels alone… but he hasn’t anything to do when he gets there.

That which cannot be taken apart will fall apart.

If Congress must do a painful thing, the thing must be done in an odd-number year.

Leftover nuts never match leftover bolts.

When your cat has fallen asleep on your lap and looks utterly content and adorable, you will suddenly have to go to the bathroom.

Any paint, regardless of quality or composition, will adhere permanently to any surface, prepared or otherwise, if applied accidentally.