Murphy's Law

Source status: Attributed to Pat M.

If Murphy's law is used to achieve a desired outcome, it will backfire.

- Pat M.

Category: Murphy's Laws

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This law belongs with Murphy's Laws, where small assumptions, timing, and system complexity tend to turn into memorable failures.

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