Better is a considerate foe than an inconsiderate friend. Thinking, “I shall kill the mosquito”, the idiot son split open his father’s head.

Stories of Past Lives 45 The Book of the Ones Wanting to Help About Rohinī: a past life story

Better is an intelligent foe than a foolish sympathizer. See that wretched Rohinī, grieving after killing her mother.

Stories of Past Lives 46 The Book of the Ones Wanting to Help Spoiling the Park: a past life story

Surely not with one who misunderstands the meaning does good conduct lead to happiness. The simpleton destroys the good, like the monkey groundskeeper.

Stories of Past Lives 47 The Book of the Ones Wanting to Help Spoiling the Toddy: a past life story

Surely not with one who misunderstands the meaning does good conduct lead to happiness. The simpleton destroys the good, as Koṇḍañña did the toddy.

Stories of Past Lives 48 The Book of the Ones Wanting to Help About Vedabbha: a past life story