Zoroaster:

Form no covetous desire, so that the demon of greediness may not deceive thee, and the treasure of the world may not be tasteless to thee.

— Zoroaster Ancient

Founder of Zoroastrianism

Context

The Gathas, attributed

Date / Period

c. 1500-1000 BCE

Source

https://onelittleangel.com/wisdom/quotes/zoroastrianism.asp

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

Found in 1 providers: gemini

Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

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