Zoroaster:

A righteous government is of all the most to be wished for, Bearing of blessing and good fortune in the highest. Guided by the law of Truth, supported by dedication and zeal, It blossoms into the Best of Order, a Kingdom of Heaven! To effect this I shall work now and ever more.

— Zoroaster Ancient

Founder of Zoroastrianism

Context

The Gathas, Yasna 51, 1

Date / Period

c. 1500-1000 BCE

Source

https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Zoroaster

Verification

Unverifiable

Explanation

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Method

Cross Reference

Sources Checked

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