“… the sentient beings who refrain from killing living creatures are few, while those who don’t refrain are many. …” … “Evameva kho, bhikkhave, appakā te sattā ye pāṇātipātā paṭiviratā; atha kho eteva bahutarā sattā ye pāṇātipātā appaṭiviratā. Taṁ kissa hetu? …pe….

Paṭhamaṁ.