At Sāvatthī.

“Mendicants, when I’ve comprehended the mind of a certain person, I understand: ‘This venerable would not tell a deliberate lie even for the sake of a gold coin.’ …

‘… for the sake of a hundred gold coins.’ …

‘… for the sake of a gold doubloon.’ …

‘… for the sake of a hundred gold doubloons.’ …

‘… for the sake of the whole earth full of gold.’ …

‘… for any kind of material reward.’ …

‘… for the sake of life.’ …

‘… for the sake of the finest lady in the land.’ But some time later I see them tell a deliberate lie because their mind is overcome and overwhelmed by possessions, honor, and popularity.

So brutal are possessions, honor, and popularity. …”