It’s like a trap set at the mouth of a river, which would bring harm, suffering, calamity, and disaster for many fish. In the same way that futile man the bamboo-staffed ascetic is a trap for humans, it seems to me. He has come into the world for the harm, suffering, calamity, and disaster of many beings.”

Numbered Discourses 3.138 14. A Warrior Accomplishment

“Mendicants, there are three accomplishments. What three? Accomplishment in faith, ethics, and wisdom. These are the three accomplishments.”

Numbered Discourses 3.139 14. A Warrior Growth

“Mendicants, there are three kinds of growth. What three? Growth in faith, ethics, and wisdom. These are the three kinds of growth.”

Numbered Discourses 3.140 14. A Warrior A Wild Colt

“Mendicants, I will teach you about three wild colts and three wild people. Listen and apply your mind well, I will speak.” “Yes, sir,” they replied. The Buddha said this:

“What are the three wild colts? One wild colt is fast, but not beautiful or well proportioned. Another wild colt is fast and beautiful, but not well proportioned. While another wild colt is fast, beautiful, and well proportioned. These are the three wild colts.