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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.

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George Washington advises that you should spend time with people who have strong character because your reputation is connected to those you associate with. He emphasizes that it is preferable to be by yourself than to be around people who might harm your good name.

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