I do not concern myself with gods and spirits either good or evil nor do I serve any. – Lao Tzu
It is better to do ones own duty, however defective it may be, than to follow the duty of another, however well one may perform it. He who does his duty as his own nature reveals it, never sins. – Lao Tzu
How could man rejoice in victory and delight in the slaughter of men? – Lao Tzu
If the Great Way perishes there will morality and duty. When cleverness and knowledge arise great lies will flourish. When relatives fall out with one another there will be filial duty and love. When states are in confusion there will be faithful servants. – Lao Tzu