Murphy's laws about War, page 3

186 quotes by Edward A. Murphy about war

Edward A. Murphy Engineer working on Air Force Project MX981

When both sides are convinced they're about to lose, ...

When both sides are convinced they're about to lose, they're both right.

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Professional soldiers are predictable; the world is full...

Professional soldiers are predictable; the world is full of dangerous amateurs.

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Military Intelligence is a contradiction.

Military Intelligence is a contradiction.

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Fortify your front; you'll get your rear shot up.

Fortify your front; you'll get your rear shot up.

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If you can't remember, the Claymore is pointed toward you.

If you can't remember, the Claymore is pointed toward you.

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Air defense motto: shoot em down, sort em out on the ground.

Air defense motto: shoot em down, sort em out on the ground.

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Flies high, it dies, low and slow, it'll go.

Flies high, it dies, low and slow, it'll go.

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The Cavalry doesn't always come to the rescue.

The Cavalry doesn't always come to the rescue.

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Napalm is an area support weapon.

Napalm is an area support weapon.

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Mines are equal opportunity weapons.

Mines are equal opportunity weapons.

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B-52s are the ultimate close support weapon.

B-52s are the ultimate close support weapon.

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Killing for peace is like screwing for virginity.

Killing for peace is like screwing for virginity.

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The one item you need is always in short supply.

The one item you need is always in short supply.

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Interchangeable parts aren't.

Interchangeable parts aren't.

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The side with the simplest uniforms wins.

The side with the simplest uniforms wins.

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Combat will occur on the ground between two adjoining maps.

Combat will occur on the ground between two adjoining maps.

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If the Platoon Sergeant can see you, so can the enemy.

If the Platoon Sergeant can see you, so can the enemy.

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Never stand when you can sit, never sit when you can lie...

Never stand when you can sit, never sit when you can lie down, never stay awake when you can sleep.

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The most dangerous thing in the world is a Second...

The most dangerous thing in the world is a Second Lieutenant with a map and a compass.

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Exceptions prove the rule, and destroy the battle plan.

Exceptions prove the rule, and destroy the battle plan.

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