Dhp 1
Translated by Bhikkhu Sujato
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Minor Collection
Sayings of the Dhamma 1–20
1. Pairs
Intention is the leader of things;
intention is first, they’re made by intention.
If with corrupt intent
you speak or act,
suffering follows you,
like a wheel, the ox’s foot.