Quotation by

George Washington

Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation for it is better to be alone than in bad company.

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George Washington is advising that you should spend time with people who have good character because your reputation is linked to the company you keep. He emphasizes that it is preferable to be by yourself than to be around those who could harm your standing or values.

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