By my love and my hope I beseech you - do not forsake hero in your soul!
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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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote highlights the duality of human nature and the choices we make between good and bad.
Zoroaster's quote emphasizes the eternal struggle between the forces of good and evil, represented as Twin Spirits. It suggests that the wise discern between these two and choose correctly, while the foolish fail to do so, underscoring the importance of wisdom in decision-making and the impact of our choices on our lives.
Themes
GoodEvilWisdomChoicesDuality
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about morality, one could use this quote to illustrate the importance of making wise decisions.
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