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Satisfaction linked with dishonor or with harm to others is a prison for the seeker.

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Translation by Stanley Insler The Gathas of Zarathushtra,(Acta Iranica 8), Tehran and Liège , 1975 .

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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,
Reflect upon them with illumined judgment.
Let each one choose his creed with that freedom of choice each must have at great events.

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.

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