Now the two primal Spirits, who reveal themselves in vision as Twins, are the Better and the Bad, in thought and word and action. Between these two the wise ones chose aright; the foolish not so.
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embrace diverse perspectives and make informed choices for yourself.
This quote encourages individuals to maintain an open mind while exploring different ideas and philosophies. By actively seeking and listening to the highest ideals, one can gather wisdom from various sources and then consciously select their own unique path based on thoughtful consideration and personal judgment.
Themes
Open MindSeekListenIdealsChoiceWisdomPath
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on personal growth, I invoked Zoroaster's wisdom to emphasize the importance of listening to diverse perspectives.
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