Dhammapada

How joyful to look upon the
awakened
And to keep company with the wise.
Follow then the shining ones,
The wise, the awakened, the loving,
For they know how to work and
forbear.
But if you cannot find
Friend or master to go with you,
Travel on alone -
Like a king who has given away his
kingdom,
Like an elephant in the forest.
If the traveler can find
A virtuous and wise companion
Let him go with him joyfully
And overcome the dangers of the way.
Follow them
As the moon follows the path of the
stars.

Dhammapada