And how is an individual slightly blameworthy? It’s when an individual does things by way of body, speech, and mind that are mostly blameless, but occasionally blameworthy. That’s how an individual is slightly blameworthy.
And how is an individual blameless? It’s when an individual does things by way of body, speech, and mind that are blameless. That’s how an individual is blameless. These are the four individuals found in the world.”
Numbered Discourses 4.136 14. Individuals Ethics (1st)
“Mendicants, these four individuals are found in the world. What four? One individual has not fulfilled ethics, immersion, or wisdom.
One individual has fulfilled ethics, but not immersion or wisdom.
One individual has fulfilled ethics and immersion, but not wisdom.
One individual has fulfilled ethics, immersion, and wisdom. These are the four individuals found in the world.”
Numbered Discourses 4.137 14. Individuals Ethics (2nd)