The one who does not kill the serpent is himself a serpent.
— Zoroaster Ancient

Founder of Zoroastrianism

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Context

From the 'Gathas' (Yasna 46.6)

Date / Period

12th-10th century BCE

Category

Controversial

Source

https://www.avesta.org/yasna/yasna.htm

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Unverifiable

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