諸しょ悪あくの根こん源げん

expression, noun

root of all evil

A set phrase meaning the fundamental cause or origin of all wrongdoing or misfortune. Often used in moral, religious, or philosophical contexts.

• 金きん銭せん欲よくは諸しょ悪あくの根こん源げんだと言いわれる。

  The love of money is said to be the root of all evil.