"Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thy oaths; but I say unto you, swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. But Let your communication be Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil." - Matthew 6:33-37
"When the body's intelligence declines, cleverness and knowledge emerge. When there is no peace in the family, sons and daughters seek piety. When the country falls into chaos, patriotism is born." - Tao Te Ching 18
"Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, word of God." - Romans 12:2
"When they lose their sense of awe, people turn to religion. When they no longer trust themselves, they begin to depend upon authority." - Tao Te Ching 72
