Y. Why do you think so?
R. Because there are very bad boys, so bad that only a whipping will cure them.
Y. Rahula!
R. Truly, mother, truly. Even the gardener says so.
Y. You must set the bad boys a good example.
R. No use, mother; they remain bad. I have tried it.
Y. You must have patience.
R. No use, mother; and the gardener says, A viper remains a viper.
Y. Even poisonous reptiles can be tamed.
R. Yes, but the gardener first pulls their fangs. Would you like me to play with a viper?