I yoinked this from Tobi's blog. Not sure where she got it, but I rather like it, so here it is, for all of your viewing pleasure.

"According to an legend, a man became lost in his travels and wandered into a bed of quicksand. Confucius saw the man's predicament and said, 'It is evident that men should stay out of places such as this.' Next, Buddha observed the situation and said, 'Let that man's plight be a lesson to the rest of the world.' Then Muhammad came by and said to the sinking man, 'Alas, it is the will of God.' Finally, Jesus appeared. 'Take my hand, brother,' he said, 'and I will save you."