Wisdom by Sodd
4 pieces of wisdom
“When a person attempts a task, he or she will be thwarted in that task by the unconscious intervention of some other presence (animate or inanimate). Nevertheless, some tasks are completed, since the intervening presence is itself attempting a task and is, of course, subject to interference.”
“Sooner or later, the worst possible set of circumstances is bound to occur.”
“Any system must be designed to withstand the worst possible set of circumstances.”
“The degree of failure is in direct proportion to the effort expended and to the need for success.”