Dhammapda 72
(Sayings of the Dhamma)
Bāla
(Unwise)
72. Yāvadeva anatthāya,
Only (just) for harm,
Ñattaṃ bālassa jāyati;
knowledge/understanding arises for the unwise,
Hanti bālassa sukkaṃsaṃ,
it destroys his/her happiness,
Only (just) for harm,
Ñattaṃ bālassa jāyati;
knowledge/understanding arises for the unwise,
Hanti bālassa sukkaṃsaṃ,
it destroys his/her happiness,
Muddhamassa vipātayaṃ.
(like) striking down his head, bringing about his ruin.
Full Translation:
Whatever knowledge arises for an unwise person, it serves only for his/her own harm. It destroys his/her happiness, as if smashing his very head.
Story: Saṭṭhi Kūṭa Peta Vatthu
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