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thinking of a bad thought, the uttering of a bad speech, and the doing of a bad deed,—this is the characteristic of a fool.

The thinking of a good thought, the uttering of a good speech, and the doing of a good deed,—this is the characteristic of a wise man.

Even if there be no one to depend upon, one should not depend upon a fool: a fool, indeed, like an enemy with a sword in his hand, leads one to destruction.

If occasion arise, one should depend upon a wise man: like a dear, loving relative, a wise man does not lead one to destruction.

The mango-tree, yielding sweet fruit, grew bitter once