Quotes about War, page 11

The combat worth of a unit is inversely proportional to the smartness of its outfit and appearance.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

The crucial round is a dud.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

Every command which can be misunderstood, will be.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

There is no such place as a convenient foxhole.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

Don't ever be the first, don't ever be the last and don't ever volunteer to do anything.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

If your positions are firmly set and you are prepared to take the enemy assault on, he will bypass you.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

If your ambush is properly set, the enemy won't walk into it.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

If your flank march is going well, the enemy expects you to outflank him.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

Density of fire increases proportionally to the curiousness of the target.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

Odd objects attract fire - never lurk behind one.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

The self-importance of a superior is inversely proportional to his position in the hierarchy as is his deviousness and mischievousness.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

Murphy's war laws: There is always a way, and it usually doesn't work.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

Whenever you drop your equipment in a fire-fight, your ammo and grenades always fall the farthest away, and your canteen always lands at your feet.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

As soon as you are served hot chow in the field, it rains.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

The seriousness of a wound in a fire-fight is inversely proportional to the distance to any form of cover.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

Walking point sniper bait.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

Your bivouac for the night is the spot where you got tired of marching that day.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

No battle plan ever survives contact with the enemy.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war

The most dangerous thing in the combat zone is an officer with a map.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about war