Selfishness Greed Politicians Corporations Destruction
Selfishness Greed Politicians Corporations Destruction
Jalāl al-Dīn Muḥammad Rūmī’s answers to questions asked by a disciple. What Is Poison? Rumi – Anything which is more than our necessity is Poison. It may be Power, Wealth, Hunger, Ego, Greed, Laziness, Love, Ambition, Hate or Anything. What Is Fear? Rumi – Non acceptance of Uncertainty. If we accept that uncertainty, it becomes …
The mainstream media in the UK refer to it as a “cost of living crisis”. UK energy companies are making £6 million profit an hour with the blessing of the government, who are also raking it in due to the extra VAT profits. It is not a cost-of-living crisis, it is legalised robbery. …
“There is no calamity greater than lavish desires. There is no greater guilt than discontentment. And there is no greater disaster than greed.” Lao Tzu
“Greed is a fat demon with a small mouth and whatever you feed it is never enough.” Janwillem van de Wetering
“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.” Mahatma Gandhi
The ignorant mind, with its infinite afflictions, passions, and evils, is rooted in the three poisons. Greed, anger, and delusion. Bodhidharma