Zoroaster:

When the spirit/mind or sensuous force wishes not to rise and ascend, as it is true and original to its nature, evil and gloom ensue.

— Zoroaster Ancient

Founder of Zoroastrianism

Gathas, Yasna 30.5

c. 1500-1200 BCE (approximate)

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