Philosophical Sayings

348 sayings found from the Ancient era from 12 authors

Through righteous living, we can hasten the coming of the Frashokereti (renovation of the world).

— Zoroaster c. 1500-1000 BCE
Philosophical

The inner fire of wisdom and truth must be kindled in every heart.

— Zoroaster c. 1500-1000 BCE
Philosophical

May the divine light guide us in all our thoughts, words, and deeds.

— Zoroaster c. 1500-1000 BCE
Philosophical

The soul is immortal and will be judged according to its choices.

— Zoroaster c. 1500-1000 BCE
Philosophical

The greatest weapon against evil is righteousness.

— Zoroaster c. 1500-1000 BCE
Philosophical

Harmony with nature is essential for spiritual well-being.

— Zoroaster c. 1500-1000 BCE
Philosophical

The path to wisdom is through constant learning and reflection.

— Zoroaster c. 1500-1000 BCE
Philosophical

May the good spirit prevail over the evil spirit in all hearts.

— Zoroaster c. 1500-1000 BCE
Philosophical

The purpose of life is to strive for perfection and attain union with Ahura Mazda.

— Zoroaster c. 1500-1000 BCE
Philosophical

The reward for righteousness is not merely in the afterlife, but in the present moment through inner peace and joy.

— Zoroaster c. 1500-1000 BCE
Philosophical

Your good thoughts, good words and good deeds alone will be your intercessors. Nothing more will be wanted. They alone will serve you as a safe pilot to the harbour of Heaven, as a safe guide to the gates of paradise.

— Zoroaster c. 1500-1000 BCE
Philosophical

With an open mind, seek and listen to all the highest ideals. Consider the most enlightened thoughts. Then choose your path, person by person, each for oneself.

— Zoroaster c. 1500-1000 BCE
Philosophical

One need not scale the heights of the heavens, nor travel along the highways of the world to find Ahura Mazda. With purity of mind and holiness of heart one can find Him in one's own heart.

— Zoroaster c. 1500-1000 BCE
Philosophical

That which is good for all and any one, For whomsoever- that is good for me. . . What I hold good for self, I should for all. Only Law Universal is true law.

— Zoroaster c. 1500-1000 BCE
Philosophical

In the beginning there were two primal spirits, Twins spontaneously active, These are the Good and the Evil, in thought, and in word, and in deed. Between these two, let the wise choose aright. Be good, not base!

— Zoroaster c. 1500-1000 BCE
Philosophical

Oh Mazda, I shall reveal your message to the seekers of knowledge. And shall tell them that the destiny of a false doer is pain. And the destiny of a righteous doer is happiness.

— Zoroaster c. 1500-1000 BCE
Philosophical

He who upholds Truth with all the might of his power, He who upholds Truth the utmost in his word and deed, He, indeed, is Thy most valued helper, O Mazda Ahura!

— Zoroaster c. 1500-1000 BCE
Philosophical

He who sows the ground with care and diligence acquires a greater stock of religious merit than he could gain by the repetition of ten thousand prayers.

— Zoroaster c. 1500-1000 BCE
Philosophical

Do not to others what ye do not wish Done to yourself; and wish for others too. What ye desire and long for, for yourself. This is the whole of righteousness, heed it well.

— Zoroaster c. 1500-1000 BCE
Philosophical

Righteousness and Good Mind for the people. To enable me to apprise all, teach me O Mazda Ahura, Through Thine own Spirit and Thine own Words, the principle of creation of the first existence.

— Zoroaster c. 1500-1000 BCE
Philosophical
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