Heaven has its constant ways. It does not exist for the sake of a Yao or a Jie. Respond to it with good order, and good fortune will result. Respond to it with disorder, and misfortune will result.
Confucian philosopher
Xunzi, 'Xunzi' (Chapter 17, 'Discourse on Heaven')
c. 3rd century BCE
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