76
“Loss of relatives, mendicants, is a small thing. Wisdom is the worst thing to lose.”
77
“Growth of relatives, mendicants, is a small thing. Wisdom is the best thing to grow.
So you should train like this: ‘We will grow in wisdom.’ That’s how you should train.”
78
“Loss of wealth, mendicants, is a small thing. Wisdom is the worst thing to lose.”
79
“Growth of wealth, mendicants, is a small thing. Wisdom is the best thing to grow.
So you should train like this: ‘We will grow in wisdom.’ That’s how you should train.”
80
“Loss of fame, mendicants, is a small thing. Wisdom is the worst thing to lose.”
81
“Growth of fame, mendicants, is a small thing. Wisdom is the best thing to grow.
So you should train like this: ‘We will grow in wisdom.’ That’s how you should train.”
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