T'ien-t'ai said that to accept and put faith in the doctrines of evil teachers is the same as drinking poison

However, people all turn their backs on these sutra passages, and the world as a whole is completely confused with regard to the principles of Buddhism. Why do you persist in following the teachings of evil friends? T'ien-t'ai said that to accept and put faith in the doctrines of evil teachers is the same as drinking poison. You should deeply consider this and beware. 27/2

The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin
Questions and Answers about Embracing the Lotus Sutra
Recipient unknown; written in March 1263