Importance of serving a Master

अधर्मो धर्मतां याति स्वामी चेद्धार्मिको भवेत् ।
स्वामिनो गुणदोषाभ्यां भृत्या: स्युर्नात्र संशय: ।। – महाभारत ११.८.३३
Meaning: Even the unrighteous servitor of a righteous master (householder) becomes righteous. Undoubtedly the qualities and defects in the master are reflected in his servant. – Mahabharat 11.8.33