Dutiyamahānāmasutta

sn55.22:3.1 Suppose there was a tree that slants, slopes, and inclines to the east. If it was cut off at the root where would it fall?”

sn55.22:3.2 “Sir, it would fall in the direction that it slants, slopes, and inclines.”

sn55.22:3.3 “In the same way, a noble disciple who has four things slants, slopes, and inclines toward extinguishment.”