Freebsd Murphys Law

The greater the cost of putting a plan into operation,
the less chance there is of abandoning the plan - even
if it subsequently becomes irrevelant.

The higher the level of prestige accorded the people
behind the plan, the least less chance there is of
abandoning it.

In any organization there will always be one person
who knows what is going on.
This person must be fired.

It is easier to get forgiveness than permission.

Far-way talent always seems better than home-developed
talent.

Personnel recruiting is a triumph of hope over
experience.

Some people manage by the book, even though they
don't know who wrote the book or even what book.

Don't let your superiors know you're better than
they are.

You never know who's right, but you always know
who's in charge.

(1)     Anyone can make a decision given enough facts.
(2)     A good manager can make a decision without enough
        facts.
(3)     A perfect manager can operate in perfect ignorance.