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Zoroaster, also known as Zarathustra or Zartosht, was the prophet of the Zoroastrian religion. It is now thought that he lived in eastern Iran or in central Asia around 1000 BC.
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Truth is best (of all that is) good. As desired, what is being desired is truth for him who (represents) the best truth.
With a greedy man thou shouldst not be a partner, and do not trust him with the leadership.
Hearken with your ears to these best counsels,
For a thinking man is where Wisdom is at home.
That character is best that doesn't do to another what isn't good for itself" and "Don't do to others what isn't good for you.
A reflective, contented mind is the best possession.
Make thyself pure, 0 righteous man! Anyone in the world here below can win purity for himself, namely, when he cleanses himself with Good Thoughts, Good Words, and Good Deeds.
Thus to the Lord doth Asha, the Truth, reply:
He who upholds Truth with all the might of his power,
Satisfaction linked with dishonor or with harm to others is a prison for the seeker.
Thou shouldst not become presumptuous through life; for death comes upon thee at last, and the perishable part falls to the ground.
With a malicious man carry on no conflict, and do not molest him in any way whatever.
In forming a store of good works thou shouldst be diligent, so that it may come to thy assistance among the spirits.
With an ignorant man thou shouldst not become a confederate and associate.
Bear no improper envy, so that thy life may not become tasteless.
With a drunken man do not walk on the road.
With an ill-famed man form no connection.
Commit no lustfulness, so that harm and regret may not reach thee from thine own actions.
Thou shouldst not become presumptuous through much treasure and wealth; for in the end it is necessary for thee to leave all.
May we be those who shall heal this world
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