Itivuttaka 25

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Adapted From the Translation by Thanissaro Bhikkhu(Geoffrey DeGraff)

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25. Musavadasuttam (Lie)

This was said by the Lord Buddha(Bhagavata), said by the Arahant, so I have heard:

“Monks, for the person who transgresses in one thing, I tell you, there is no evil deed that is not to be done. Which one thing? This: telling a deliberate lie.”

For the person who lies, who transgresses in this one thing, transcending concern for the world beyond: there’s no evil not to be done.

See also: MN 61