AN 1.306 - AN 1.306
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Dutiya Vagga The Second Sub Group

306. “Bhikkhus, I do not know of a single thing that is more parasitical than wrong view, for it causes the arising of evil and damaging qualities which were thus far absent, while at the same time fanning the flames of those damaging and evil qualities that had already manifested and were present, as it further intensifies them, making them grow.

“Therefore, Bhikkhus, when there is wrong view in your hearts, then damaging and evil qualities will soon arise, and whatever evil and damaging qualities that are already present will simply intensify and grow further, because of your wrong view.”