[189] "But, brahmin, of these three factors, is it possible, setting aside one factor, to describe as a brahmin one who possesses two factors, so that, saying 'I am a brahmin,' he would speak rightly and would not fall into false speech?"
"It is possible, worthy Gotama. For of these three factors, worthy Gotama, we may set aside birth. For what will birth do? Since, worthy Gotama, a brahmin is virtuous (sīlavā), mature in virtue, endowed with mature virtue (vuḍḍhasīlī vuḍḍhasīlena samannāgato), and is wise (paṇḍita) and intelligent (medhāvī), the first or second of those who hold up the sacrificial offering — one possessing these two factors, worthy Gotama, the brahmins describe as a brahmin; and saying 'I am a brahmin,' he would speak rightly and would not fall into false speech."
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.