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2. Do not steal
The second precept is to not steal. A french proverb says: "ill-gotten gains never prosper". That means you will never profit by things got unfairly. As any damaging act that jinxs. That one which says "He that will steal a pin, will steal a pound" is also true ; it's in the details that you can see if you are really honest or not. It is very important to practice not to take something that is not offered, even a candy.
There is no useful reason to be dishonest. If you are honest and those who surround you are not, you will provide inspiration and not the other way. Dishonesty is like a disease which spoils other people's life. Better cured people caring for sick persons than sick persons infecting cured people.