AN 1.21–30 — The Chapter on the Unworkable

21 “Mendicants, I do not see a single thing that is so unworkable as this mind that is not developed. An undeveloped mind is unworkable.” 22 “Mendicants, I do not see a single thing that is so workable as this mind that is developed A developed mind is workable.” 23 “Mendicants, I do not see a single thing that is so very harmful as this mind that is not developed. An undeveloped mind is very harmful.” 24 “Mendicants, I do not see a single thing that is so very beneficial as this mind that is developed. A developed mind is very beneficial.” 25 “Mendicants, I do not see a single thing that is so very harmful as this mind that is not developed or manifested. An undeveloped and unmanifested mind is very harmful.” 26 “Mendicants, I do not see a single thing that is so very beneficial as this mind that is developed and manifested. A developed and manifested mind is very beneficial.” 27 “Mendicants, I do not see a single thing that is so very harmful as this mind that is not developed and cultivated. An undeveloped and uncultivated mind is very harmful.” 28 “Mendicants, I do not see a single thing that is so very beneficial as this mind that is developed and cultivated. A developed and cultivated mind is very beneficial.” 29 “Mendicants, I do not see a single thing that brings such suffering as this mind that is not developed and cultivated. An undeveloped and uncultivated mind brings suffering.” 30 “Mendicants, I do not see a single thing that brings such happiness as this mind that is developed and cultivated. A developed and cultivated mind brings happiness.” The Chapter on the Wild Mind