3 types of people similar to sick people

Three types of persons similar to sick people:

1. One will cure and free himself, even without meeting the Buddha-Dhamma.

2. One will never be cured, even if taught this Dhamma by the Buddha himself.

3. One will be cured and freed, if and only if, taught and learn the Buddha-Dhamma.

(from Anguttara Nikaya 3.22)

References

• The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
• http://www.thedhamma.com/