Anger Quote by Nichiren
“By an increase in anger, warfare arises. By an increase of greed, famine arises. By an increase of stupidity, pestilence arises. Because these three calamities occur, the people's earthly desires grow all the more intense, and their false views thrive and multiply.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Rissho Ankoku Ron by Nichiren, 1260
Human vices such as anger, greed, and ignorance generate war, famine, and disease, which in turn amplify material cravings and false beliefs.
In simple terms: Vices cause suffering and deepen delusion.
Key Takeaway
Address root causes, not symptoms.
Themes
ethics
society
human nature
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
philosophical
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- political policy
- public health
- education reform
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
cause and effect
moral decay
collective suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies reduce anger, greed, and ignorance?
- What policies target the underlying vices?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting systemic change perpetuates these cycles.
