If there's no wound on the hand,
that hand can hold poison.
Poison won't penetrate
where there's no wound.
There's no evil
for those who don't do it.
-Dhammapada, 9, translated by Thanissaro Bhikkhu
Comment:
This quote is from Verse 124 of the Dhammapada in the 9th set of verses also know as Papavagga.
In context, let's look at Verse 123:
123
Like a merchant with a small
but well-laden caravan
— a dangerous road,
like a person who loves life
— a poison,
one should avoid
— evil deeds.
Thus, the instruction is clear: avoid evil deeds.
Instead, practise good deeds.
For there is good fortune awaiting people who do good to other sentient beings.
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