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Zoroaster, also known as Zarathustra or Zartosht, was the prophet of the Zoroastrian religion. It is now thought that he lived in eastern Iran or in central Asia around 1000 BC. The Gathas are hymns held by believers to have been written by Zoroaster.

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Also Known As: Bactrian Sage

Alternative Names: Zarathushtra • Zartosht • Zardusht • Zarathustra • Zarathushtra Spitama • Zarathoustra • Zoroastre • Zurtasht • Zartusht • Zarathusthra • Zerdusht • Zaratustra • زردشت • Zoroastro • Zoroastres

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Thou shouldst not become presumptuous through life; for death comes upon thee at last, and the perishable part falls to the ground.

Thou shouldst not become presumptuous through great connections and race; for in the end thy trust is on thine own deeds.(p. 60)

Thou shouldst not become presumptuous through much treasure and wealth; for in the end it is necessary for thee to leave all.

In forming a store of good works thou shouldst be diligent, so that it may come to thy assistance among the spirits.

From an ill-natured man take no loan.

With a drunken man do not walk on the road.

With a foolish man make no dispute.

With an ignorant man thou shouldst not become a confederate and associate.

With an ill-famed man form no connection.

With a greedy man thou shouldst not be a partner, and do not trust him with the leadership.

With a malicious man carry on no conflict, and do not molest him in any way whatever.

Choose a wife who is of character, because that one is good who in the end is more respected. (p. 60)

Practice no sloth, so that the duty and good work, which it is necessary for thee to do, may not remain undone. (p. 59)

Bear no improper envy, so that thy life may not become tasteless.

Commit no lustfulness, so that harm and regret may not reach thee from thine own actions.