Zoroaster:

The wise man chooses Righteousness, the unwise man chooses the Lie.

— Zoroaster Ancient

Founder of Zoroastrianism

Context

Gathas, Yasna 30.2

Date / Period

c. 6th century BCE

Source

https://www.gathas.net/index.html

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

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Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

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