Verse 13
Just as rain breaks through an ill-thatched house, so passion penetrates an undeveloped mind.
Verse 14
Just as rain does not break through a well-thatched house, so passion never penetrates a well-developed mind.
(Translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita)
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Translations from: https://suttacentral.net/dhp1-20/en/buddharakkhita#13