法苑珠林 90.17

90.17

Those who are deceitful and flattering
Have minds that dwell in material gain.
Because they feed upon material gain,
They take no delight in secluded, quiet places.
Their minds constantly dwell upon gain,
Without rest day or night:
"That place has food and clothing;
So-and-so is my close friend;
He will surely come and invite me."
With minds dwelling on so many attachments,
They ruin a tranquil mind
And do not delight in empty, quiet places.
Always delighting in being among human society,
Because they are ruined by material gain,
They fall down into the three evil destinies,
Obstructing the supramundane path.