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an.3.152 Aṅguttara Nikāya (Numbered Discourses)

Broken (3rd)

“When a foolish, incompetent, bad person has three qualities they keep themselves broken and damaged. …
Unethical deeds by way of body, speech, and mind. …
When an astute, competent, good person has three qualities they keep themselves healthy and whole. …
Ethical deeds by way of body, speech, and mind. …”