Cakkhumā,

visamānīva,

vijjamāne parakkame.

Paṇḍito jīvalokasmiṃ,

pāpāni parivajjaye.

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A person with good eyes,

encountering a treacherous, uneven place,

would try hard to avoid it.

A wise person, in the world of life,

should avoid evil deeds.

Udāna 5.43

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Translated from Pāli by Thanissaro Bhikkhu

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