At one time kings were anointed by Deity, so the problem was to see to it that Deity chose the right candidate. In this age the myth is "the will of the people" ... but the problem changes only superficially.

A zygote is a gamete's way of producing more gametes. This may be the purpose of the universe.

Life is short, but the years are long.

Cast me into a dungeon, burn me at the stake, crown me king of kings, I can 'pursue happiness' as long as my brain lives - but neither gods nor saints, wise men nor subtle drugs, can ensure that I will catch it.

Analogy is even slipperier than logic.

One man's 'magic' is another man's engineering. 'Supernatural' is a null word.

Place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark.