AN 1.308 - AN 1.308
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308. “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 wilting away all the beneficial and good qualities that were already present.

“Therefore, Bhikkhus, when there is wrong view in your hearts, then it will bring forth evil and damaging qualities within you, and obliterate any good or beneficial qualities you might have had.”