“There are, mendicants, these two things. What two? Lack of conscience and prudence. These are the two things.” 93 “There are, mendicants, these two things. What two? Conscience and prudence. These are the two things.” 94 “There are, mendicants, these two things. What two? Being hard to admonish and having bad friends. These are the two things.” 95 “There are, mendicants, these two things. What two? Being easy to admonish and having good friends. These are the two things.” 96 “There are, mendicants, these two things. What two? Skill in the elements and skill in application of mind. These are the two things.” 97 “There are, mendicants, these two things. What two? Skill in offenses and skill in resolving offenses. These are the two things.”

Numbered Discourses 2.98–117 The Chapter on Fools

98 “Mendicants, there are two fools. What two? One who carries the burden of what has not come to pass, and one who doesn’t carry the burden of what has come to pass. These are the two fools.” 99