“There I saw a huge mountain that reached the clouds. And it was coming this way, crushing all creatures. So then, great king, do what you must!’
Should such a dire threat arise—a terrible loss of human life, when human birth is so rare—what would you do?”
“Sir, what could I do but practice the teachings, practice morality, doing skillful and good actions?”
“I tell you, great king, I announce to you: old age and death are advancing upon you. Since old age and death are advancing upon you, what would you do?”
“Sir, what can I do but practice the teachings, practice morality, doing skillful and good actions? ” – – SN 3.25 “Simile of the Mountain”