A great many things which in times of lesser knowledge we imagined to be superstitious or useless prove today on examination to have been of immense value to mankind.
Prohibit the taking of omens and do away with superstitious doubts. Then until death itself comes no calamity need be feared.
I swear my car won't run unless I'm picking my nose: At least I'm that superstitious about it so I don't want to take any chances.
I wrote a screenplay for a 'Sweet Valley High' adaptation and it's really amazing to me how many women who are my age have responded to the idea and are excited about the movie.