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• Extended Epstein-Heisenberg Principle In an R & D orbit, only 2 of the existing 3 parameters can be defined simultaneously.
  The parameters are: task, time and resources ($...
• In a research and development orbit, only two of the existing three parameters can be defined simultaneously.
  The parameters are: task, time, and resources....
• If one is lucky enough and can accurately define all three of these parameters, task, time, and resources, then what one deals with is not the realm of R&D.
• Jaffe's Precept: There are some things that are impossible to know -- but it is impossible to know what these things are.
• If you are given a clearly defined R&D goal and a definite amount of money which has been calculated to be necessary for the completion of the task
  one cannot predict if and when the goal will be reached....
• There are some things that are impossible to do, but it is impossible to know what they are.
  -- Corollary to Murphy's Law...
• Only after a task has proven completely impossible is it time to read the reference book.
  -- Murphy's Fourth Law of Programming...
• Always do the hard part first. If the hard part is impossible, why waste time on the easy part?
  Once the hard part is done, you're home free. Always do the easy part first....
• If one knows what the task is, and there is a time limit allowed for the completion of the task, then one cannot guess how much it will cost.