Emperor Franz Josef of Austria visited a prison and asked every prisoner why they were there. Each defended himself, saying that he was innocent, having been falsely accused. One prisoner confessed and said that he was serving his sentence because he committed a theft.
"Such a scoundrel can contaminate all the good people here," exclaimed the Emperor. "Throw him out immediately!"
While the story sounds backward it speaks a great truth: If you stay in good company you will likely start following what others do. Stay with bad people, or even those who use improper language, and soon you will be imitating them.
Choose your companions wisely.
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