And how is an individual gullible for gossip? It’s when they’re very quick to believe what a certain individual says in praise or criticism of another. That’s how an individual is gullible for gossip.

And how is an individual impulsive? It’s when a certain individual is fickle in faith, devotion, fondness, and confidence. That’s how an individual is impulsive.

And how is an individual dull and stupid? It’s when they don’t know the difference between qualities that are skillful and unskillful, blameworthy and blameless, inferior and superior, and those with a portion of dark or bright. That’s how an individual is dull and stupid.

These are the five individuals found in the world.”

Numbered Discourses 5.142 15. At Tikaṇḍakī Transgression

“Mendicants, these five individuals are found in the world. What five?

One individual transgresses and regrets it. And they don’t truly understand the freedom of heart and freedom by wisdom where those arisen bad, unskillful qualities cease without remainder.

One individual transgresses and doesn’t regret it. And they don’t understand …