Sampapalapa

Such speech one does not utter if it is
i) untrue
ii) incorrect
iii) unbeneficial
iv) unwelcome
v) disagreeable to others

......The Tathagatta (One who speaks the Truth)


One should utter only words
Which do no harm to oneself
And cause no harm for others
That is truly beautiful speech.
.....Sn. 451

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