4 types of people similar to trees
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Four types of people similar to trees:
1. A person himself rotten and weak, but yet surrounded by the strong and good
2. A person himself strong and good, but yet surrounded by the rotten and weak
3. A person himself rotten and weak, and also surrounded by the rotten and weak
4. A person himself strong and good, and also surrounded by the strong and good
(from Abhidhamma, Puggala-Paññatti)
References
- The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
- http://www.thedhamma.com/