"My name is called the highest wisdom, And I dwell in the highest light. The world has its bright radiance Because of the clear sunlight. So, too, my beautiful light shines In the human heart and pure mind, And whoever wants to reach heaven Must love me earnestly. Those who desire wisdom Will find it in my teaching, Because the fear of God Is the beginning of wisdom.
In Persia, I was first found, Called Philosophy by name. King Cyrus, and the wise Buddha, Were well-versed in my doctrine. The Greeks and the wise Thales, Pythagoras, who knew much, Socrates and the wise Plato, Who had many students, These men pursued my art diligently, And Aristotle became my disciple. Seneca and Cicero, too, They practiced my art well. This art is pure and high, And whoever learns it will be beautiful."