The Patna Dharmapada 239

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116 Dhp123
vāṇijo va bhayaṃ va māggaṃ appasāttho mahaddhano |
viṣaṃ jīvitukāmo va pāpāni parivajjaye ||

116 Dhp 123
Just as a merchant with few companions and great wealth [avoids] a dangerous road,
or as one who loves life [avoids] poison, so one should avoid evils.