大般涅槃經義記 9.46

9.46

Fifth, from "If one says that salt..." downward, it clarifies that the nature of wisdom is itself cessation and cannot cause others to cease. First, it directly negates: "If one says that the saltiness of salt causes other things to be salty": this cites the opponent's established simile. "The cessation of wisdom is also like this": this cites the opponent's doctrinal statement. "Not so" generally negates it. From "Why..." downward is the explanation. The nature of wisdom is itself cessation; how could it cause others to cease? From "Because of this..." downward is the conclusion.