Subject: Problems (Page 23)

The repairman will never have seen a model quite like yours before.

Murphy’s Laws Problems Situations

There is always one more bug.

Computers Mistakes Murphy’s Laws Problems Things

No problem is so big or so complicated that it can't be run away from!

cartoon character in, Peanuts, by Charles Schulz (1922 – 2000)
Problems

There is a solution to every problem; the only difficulty is finding it.

Murphy’s Laws Problems

The most dangerous strategy is to jump a chasm in two leaps.

(1804 – 1881) British prime minister, politician & author
Failure Problems Situations

The new hardware will break down as soon as the old is disconnected and out.

Failure Murphy’s Laws Problems Situations Things

If you use a pole saw to saw a limb while standing on an aluminum ladder borrowed from your neighbor, the limb will fall in such a way as to bend the ladder before it knocks you to the ground.

Murphy’s Laws Problems

An unexpectedly easy-to-handle sequence of events will be immediately followed by an equally long sequence of trouble.

Murphy’s Laws Problems

If I could kick the person in the tail that causes me the most problems I could not sit down for a week.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator
People Problems Self

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

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

Men still die with their boots on, but usually one boot is on the accelerator.

(1899 – 1995) humorist
Accidents Autos Clothing Death Problems

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
Mistakes Problems Situations Time

The only way to amuse some people is to slip and fall on an icy pavement.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Accidents Entertainment Problems

They're funny things, accidents; you never have them till you're having them.

fictional character from the book series by A. A. Milne
Accidents Problems

The worst thing about accidents in the kitchen is that you usually have to eat them.


Accidents Cooking Food/Drink Problems

To be good is noble, but to teach others how to be good is nobler – and less trouble.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist
Characteristics Problems Situations

Experience enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.

Mistakes Murphy’s Laws Problems

Things always fall at right angles.

Accidents Murphy’s Laws Problems Things

This island is mainly made of coal and surrounded by fish; only an organizing genius could produce a shortage of coal and fish at the same time.

(1897 – 1960) Welsh labor leader & politician
Places Problems

First of all, I don't see America having problems.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
America Places Problems

Asking dumb questions is easier than correcting dumb mistakes.

Mistakes Murphy’s Laws