A
disciple asked his elder:
— How can
I learn to tell reliable people from dangerous ones?
— First
of all, I’m going to tell you who you should be wary of, — the Elder responded.
— Beware the person who seems to be the most humble! If you see someone prostrating
in front of you, hugging you and showing his affection, beware!
— Why,
Father? — the disciple was surprised. — Please explain!
— That
person will be the first to betray you! — the elder sighed.
— Who
shall I trust then? — the disciple asked.
— Trust
those who are candid and tell you the truth whatever it might be. Those people
will be the first to help you!
Translated by The Catalog of Good Deeds
CONVERSATION