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George Washington: “Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad…”

On the recordSeptember 18, 1796
Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company.
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George Washington
Independent · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

On the importance of choosing companions wisely.

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