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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.

Alone

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George Washington is saying that you should spend time with people who have good character because your reputation depends on the company you keep. He believes it is preferable to be by yourself than to be around people who might harm your good name.

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