Food for thought
@Nakitakona (56299)
Philippines
January 16, 2023 6:46pm CST
I remember in our class history that our teacher mentioned one of our national heroes Mabini who said tell me your company and I will tell you who you really are.
Thus, I came across with this saying from Booker T. Washington:
"Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it is better to be alone than to be in bad company."
And I agree with him. What about you?
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@kobesbuddy (78889)
• East Tawas, Michigan
17 Jan 23
This is very good advice! I'd much rather spend time alone, instead of being in bad company!
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@kobesbuddy (78889)
• East Tawas, Michigan
17 Jan 23
@Nakitakona I love being alone. It's peaceful, calm and fulfilling to spend time in silence, with God!
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@Nakitakona (56299)
• Philippines
19 Jan 23
@kobesbuddy That's wonderful. I love to be alone you, communing with the nature and communicating with God too.
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@Nakitakona (56299)
• Philippines
17 Jan 23
You're right. That's what I should do too.
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@Nakitakona (56299)
• Philippines
17 Jan 23
That's correct. I respect your personal opnion.
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@porwest (85053)
• United States
28 Jan 23
@Nakitakona Yeah. I remember that song too. I believe Bobby Derin did it? Might have the spelling of his name wrong though.
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@Nakitakona (56299)
• Philippines
25 Jan 23
You're right. I remember a song, Don't worry, be happy. Forget those bad people.
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@Nakitakona (56299)
• Philippines
11 Feb 23
I think Booker's thought is geared towards business. And you're right for that..
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@snowy22315 (176745)
• United States
17 Jan 23
I agree in general, but few people are all good or all bad. Sometimes you have to take the wheat and leave the chaff
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@Nakitakona (56299)
• Philippines
17 Jan 23
That's right. Be choosy and selective.
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@celticeagle (164045)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Jan 23
I agree with Booker. It just took me about 40 years to realize it.
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@celticeagle (164045)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Jan 23
@Nakitakona ..........No. 40 years of life.
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@Nakitakona (56299)
• Philippines
19 Jan 23
@celticeagle Life begins at 40. Do you believe on that?
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@Nakitakona (56299)
• Philippines
17 Jan 23
That's long enough to be with person who is "bad". Is your espouse? Just guessing.
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@innertalks (21635)
• Australia
18 Feb 23
It certainly sounds like good advice, and yet Jesus Christ did not come for the righteous man, but for the sinner, who needed him more.
Mark chapter 2, verse 17, ESV: "And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners."
We are not Jesus Christ, of course, but sometimes, we do have to shine our light in dark places, and not ignore the darkness completely.
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@innertalks (21635)
• Australia
23 Feb 23
@Nakitakona Yes, sometimes a light amongst a bad crowd can benefit humanity too. Nothing is ever cut and dried in life.
We should not always avoid bad company, but more keep shining our light, despite the bad company.
@Nakitakona (56299)
• Philippines
23 Feb 23
We should never hide our goodness and mercy in a bushel but rather let the humanity be benefitted of it.
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@Nakitakona (56299)
• Philippines
24 Feb 23
@innertalks Bad company makes us aware that it does exist and makes us cautious and careful to mingle with them.
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@stapllotik (1933)
• India
31 May 23
Human beings are social creatures and are often influenced by people around them; thus, it is crucial to choose our company wisely.
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@Nakitakona (56299)
• Philippines
1 Jun 23
Good company has a great influence of respect and goodness.
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