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Ask an evil question…
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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Tagged #taxscam, Buddhism, cause and effect, 悪因, 悪果, 法句経
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And all for want of a horseshoe nail!
(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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Tagged bucket-makers, cause and effect, 風が吹けば, for want of a nail, unintended consequences, wind, 桶屋が儲かる
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