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TalleyrandIf you wish to be popular in society consent to be taught many things you already know.

—  Talleyrand, 1754-1838, French statesman & diplomat

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George CarlinAvoid teams at all cost. Keep your circle small. Never join a group that has a name.

—  George Carlin, 1936-2008, American comedian

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George CarlinOne great thing about getting old is that you can get out of all sorts of social obligations just by saying you’re too tired.

—  George Carlin, 1936-2008, American comedian

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VoltaireIn every province, the chief occupations, in order of importance, are lovemaking, malicious gossip, and talking nonsense.

—  Voltaire, 1694-1778, French philosopher & writer

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EpicurusWe should look for someone to eat and drink with before looking for something to eat and drink.

—  Epicurus, 341-270 BC, Ancient Greek philosopher

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Edward GibbonConversation enriches the understanding, but solitude is the school of genius.

—  Edward Gibbon, 1737-1794, English historian

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Rainer Maria RilkeI want to be with those who know secret things
or else alone.

—  Rainer Maria Rilke, 1875-1926, Czech-German poet

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EpicurusTo eat and drink without a friend is to devour like the lion and the wolf.

—  Epicurus, 341-270 BC, Ancient Greek philosopher

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James BarrieIf it's heaven for climate, it's hell for company.

—  James Barrie, 1860-1937, English writer

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Ashleigh BrilliantMy social life is much better, since I stopped spending it with other people.

—  Ashleigh Brilliant, 1933-, British cartoonist & epigrammatist

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Lord ChesterfieldThe knowledge of the world is only to be acquired in the world, and not in a closet.

—  Lord Chesterfield, 1694-1773, English statesman & writer

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John WoodenWhatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who’ll argue with you.

—  John Wooden, 1910-2010, American basketball coach

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George WashingtonIt is better to be alone than in bad company.

—  George Washington, 1732-1799, the first American President

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Barbara WaltersDeep breaths are very helpful at shallow parties.

—  Barbara Walters, 1929-2022, American TV journalist

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Georg Christoph LichtenbergThere is no more important rule of conduct in the world than this: attach yourself as much as you can to people who are abler than you and yet not so very different that you cannot understand them.

—  Georg Christoph Lichtenberg, 1742-1799, German author of maxims

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Lord ChesterfieldTake the tone of the company you are in.

—  Lord Chesterfield, 1694-1773, English statesman & writer

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Benjamin FranklinHe that lies down with dogs shall rise up with fleas.

—  Benjamin Franklin, 1706-1790, American politician & writer

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Arthur SchopenhauerRascals are always sociable — more’s the pity! and the chief sign that a man has any nobility in his character is the little pleasure he takes in others’ company.

—  Arthur Schopenhauer, 1788-1860, German philosopher

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Andy WarholI have Social Disease. I have to go out every night. If I stay home one night I start spreading rumours to my dogs.

—  Andy Warhol, 1928-1987, American artist

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Walt WhitmanI have learned that to be with those I like is enough.

—  Walt Whitman, 1819-1892, American poet

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Somerset MaughamAt a dinner party one should eat wisely but not too well, and talk well but not too wisely.

—  Somerset Maugham, 1874-1965, British writer

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Victor HugoGreat perils have this beauty, that they bring to light the fraternity of strangers.

—  Victor Hugo, 1802-1885, French writer

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Jim RohnGet around people who have something of value to share with you. Their impact will continue to have a significant effect on your life long they have departed.

—  Jim Rohn, 1930-2009, American self-help speker

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Anton ChekhovCountry acquaintances are charming only in the country and only in the summer. In the city, in winter, they lose half of their appeal.

—  Anton Chekhov, 1860-1904, Russian writer

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Pitigrilli (Dino Segre)A man tells you the most interesting things he knows during the first half hour he talks to you; after that, he either repeats himself or offers you variations of the same theme.

—  Pitigrilli (Dino Segre), 1893-1975, Italian writer

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Emily DickinsonGood times are always mutual; that is what makes good times.

—  Emily Dickinson, 1830-1886, American poet

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Susan SontagI don’t feel guilt at being unsociable, though I may sometimes regret it because my loneliness is painful. But when I move into the world, it feels like a moral fall – like seeking love in a whorehouse.

—  Susan Sontag, 1933-2004, American writer, critic, activist

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Samuel JohnsonI look upon every day to be lost, in which I do not make a new acquaintance.

—  Samuel Johnson, 1709-1784, English writer

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William ShakespeareMisery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows.

—  William Shakespeare, 1564-1616, English poet & playwright ‐ The Tempest

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Charles BukowskiReal loneliness is not necessarily limited to when you are alone.

—  Charles Bukowski, 1920-1994, American writer

Kin HubbardThe only way to entertain some folks is to listen to them.

—  Kin Hubbard, 1868-1930, American cartoonist

Gertrude SteinThe composition of each epoch depends upon the way the frequented roads are frequented.

—  Gertrude Stein, 1874-1946, American writer

ErasmusI am a citizen of the world, known to all and to all a stranger.

—  Erasmus, 1469-1536, Dutch humanist

Graham GreeneIn the end there is no desire so deep as the simple desire for companionship.

—  Graham Greene, 1904-1991, British writer

ChanakyaNever make friends with people who are above or below you in status. Such friendships will never give you any happiness.

—  Chanakya, 370-280 π.X., Indian teacher & philosopher

Jorge Luis BorgesHe consorted with prostitutes and poets...and with persons even worse.

—  Jorge Luis Borges, 1899-1986, Argentine writer

Maurice ChapelanLying is the oxygen of social breathing.

—  Maurice Chapelan, 1906-1992, French author of maxims & journalist

Gabriel Garcia MarquezOld people, with other old people, are not so old.

—  Gabriel Garcia Marquez, 1927-2014, Colombian writer

Saul BellowAssociate with the noblest people you can find; read the best books; live with the mighty; but learn to be happy alone.

—  Saul Bellow, 1914-2005, Canadian-American writer, Nobel 1976

George HerbertIt is good to have some friends both in heaven and hell.

—  George Herbert, 1593-1633, Welsh poet

Sylvia PlathI love people. Everybody. I love them, I think, as a stamp collector loves his collection. Every story, every incident, every bit of conversation is raw material for me.

—  Sylvia Plath, 1932-1963, American poet & writer

Charles BukowskiPeople empty me. I have to get away to refill.

—  Charles Bukowski, 1920-1994, American writer

Ancient Greek

MenanderAlways avoid the company of a vicious man.

Ανδρός πονηρού φεύγε συνοδίαν αεί.

—  Menander, 4th cent. BC, Ancient Greek dramatist (New Comedy)

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EuripidesYes, that, too is sad: To have to join company with fools!

Και τούτο λυπρόν: συνασοφείν τοις μη σοφοίς.

—  Euripides, 480-406 BC, Ancient Greek tragedian

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MenanderIf you associate with bad people, you will also become bad.

Κακοίς ομιλών καυτός εκβήσει κακός.

—  Menander, 4th cent. BC, Ancient Greek dramatist (New Comedy)

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Proverbs

Yiddish proverbTwo are embarrassed: the fool in the company of wise men and the wise man in the company of fools.

—  Yiddish proverb

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French proverbThose who resemble each other, assemble together

Qui se ressemble, s'assemble.

—  French proverb

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American proverbTwo's company, but three's a crowd.

—  American proverb

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