On 11 Oct 2003 17:08:57 -0700, (Nick) wrote:

according to legend, Diogenes of Sinope (the 'Cynic') walked around Athens
while carrying a lighted lantern in broad daylight. When he was asked to
explain what he was doing, Diogenes replied: "I am looking for an honest man."

and, when asked why the lantern when it wasn't night, didn't he add,
"the light is better in the day"?

:-)