Numbered Discourses 4.230

23. Bad Conduct

Witless

“A foolish person … creates much wickedness. … They’re faithless, unethical, lazy, and witless. … An astute person … creates much merit. … They’re faithful, ethical, energetic, and wise.
When an astute, competent true person has these four qualities they keep themselves intact and unscathed. They don’t deserve to be blamed and criticized by sensible people, and they create much merit.”