If God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent him
If God had meant us to fly he would have given us wings
If all the world were Jell-O, And whipped cream filled the sea, Then the only spoon from here to the moon Would have to belong to me (Jell-O Gelatin Dessert advertising slogan)
If man were meant to fly, God would have lowered the fares (American Coach Lines advertising slogan)
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