There are two fundamental spirits, twins which in waking hours are heard, but in thought are not seen. They are the better and the bad. Of these two, the wise have chosen rightly, not so the foolish.
— Zoroaster Ancient

Founder of Zoroastrianism

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Context

Gathas, Yasna 30.3

Date / Period

-1000 to -600 (approximate)

Category

Controversial

Source

https://www.sacred-texts.com/zor/sbe31/sbe3107.htm

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

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Method

Cross Reference

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