sn.45.57-61 Saṁyutta Nikāya (Linked Discourses)

Five Discourses on Accomplishment in Ethics, Etc. (2nd)

“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. …”
“… accomplishment in enthusiasm …”
“… accomplishment in self-development …”
“… accomplishment in view …”
“… accomplishment in diligence …”