"Then the venerable Ananda approached the Buddha, prostrated himself and sat down to one side. Sitting there the venerable Ananda said to the Buddha: 'Half of the this holy life, Lord, is good and noble friends, companionship with the good, association with the good.' 'Do not say that, Ananda, do not say that, Ananda. It is the whole of this holy life, this friendship, companionship, and association with the good.'"