“What’s still good in old age? What’s good when grounded? What is people’s treasure? What’s hard for thieves to take?”
“Ethics are still good in old age. Faith is good when grounded. Wisdom is people’s treasure. Merit’s hard for thieves to take.”
Linked Discourses 1.52 6. Old Age Getting Old
“What’s good because it never gets old? What’s good when committed? What is people’s treasure? What can thieves never take?”
“Ethics are good because they never grow old. Faith is good when committed. Wisdom is people’s treasure. Merit’s what thieves can never take.”
Linked Discourses 1.53 6. Old Age A Friend
“Who’s your friend while journeying? Who’s your friend at home? Who’s your friend in time of need? Who’s your friend in lives to come?”