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# 經律異相 22.5

經律異相 22.5

- **Language:** Classical Chinese

### [22.5](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.2121.22.5)

大人體無欲　在所照然明  
雖或遭苦樂　不高現其智  
大賢無世事　不願子財國  
當守戒慧道　不貪邪富貴  
智人智動搖　譬如沙中樹  
朋友志不強　隨色染其素

> “Great persons by nature have no desires; / wherever they are, they are luminous and clear.  
> Though they may encounter suffering or joy, / they do not loftily display their wisdom.  
> The greatly virtuous have no worldly concerns; / they do not desire children, wealth, or kingdoms.  
> They should guard the path of morality and wisdom, / not coveting improper wealth and honor.  
> A wise man whose wisdom wavers / is like a tree growing in sand.  
> When friends’ resolve is not steadfast, / they are dyed according to the colors they meet.”  
> — English (machine translation) (machine translation)

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## Translations (1)

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