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If there is a 50-50 chance that something can go wrong, then 9 times out of ten it will.
Paul Harvey
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"If there is a 50-50 chance that something can go wrong, then 9 times out of ten it will."
— Paul Harvey

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About Paul Harvey

Paul Harvey was a Journalist from Australia (1950–present).

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Who said "If there is a 50-50 chance that something can go wrong, then 9 times out of ten…"?
This quote is attributed to Paul Harvey, a Journalist from Australia.
When did Paul Harvey live?
Paul Harvey lived from 1950 – present.