sn.45.50-54 Saṁyutta Nikāya (Linked Discourses)

Five Discourses on Accomplishment in Ethics, Etc. (1st)

“Mendicants, the dawn is the forerunner and precursor of the sunrise.
In the same way accomplishment in ethics is the forerunner and precursor of the noble eightfold path for a mendicant.
A mendicant accomplished in ethics can expect …” …
“… accomplished in enthusiasm …”
“… accomplished in self-development …”
“… accomplished in view …”
“… accomplished in diligence …”