Tag Archives: cause and effect

Ask an evil question…

Posted on December 20, 2017 by

悪因悪果 aku.in.a-.kka Literally: evil – cause – evil – fruit Alternately: Evil deeds have evil effects. From bad comes bad. Misfortune and suffering follow misdeeds. Notes: Originally derived from Buddhist teachings (specifically the 117th verse of the Dhammapada, this compound … Continue reading →

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And all for want of a horseshoe nail!

Posted on February 21, 2016 by

(Really, it goes backwards to the movement of the solar accretion disk… and beyond as well.) （大）風が吹けば桶屋が儲かる ((Oo)kaze ga fukeba okeya ga moukaru; “When the (strong) wind blows, bucket-makers prosper.”) Definition: A well-known saying that refers to unintended consequences or … Continue reading →

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