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One who is fond of conceit cannot be tamed, nor can one who is uncollected attain sagehood. Dwelling with negligence, such a one would not cross beyond the realm of death.
Mānakāma sutta - Fond Of Conceit
At Sāvatthi.
While standing to one side, that deity recited this verse in the presence of the Blessed One:
"There is no taming here for one fond of conceit, nor is there sagehood for the distracted; For one living with negligence in the forest, would not cross beyond the realm of death.
[The Blessed One]: "Having given up conceit, completely calm within, with a pure mind, released in all respects; For one living diligently in the forest, would cross beyond the realm of death."