Verse 231 Let a man guard himself against irritability in bodily action; let him be controlled in deed. Abandoning bodily misconduct, let him practice good conduct in deed.Verse 232 Let a man guard himself against irritability in speech; let him be controlled in speech. Abandoning verbal...

Verse 227 O Atula! Indeed, this is an ancient practice, not one only of today: they blame those who remain silent, they blame those who speak much, they blame those who speak in moderation. There is none in the world who is not blamed.Verse 228 There never was, there never will be, nor is there...

Verse 226 Those who are ever vigilant, who discipline themselves day and night, and are ever intent upon Nibbana—their defilements fade away. (Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)