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Company, villainous company, hath been the spoil of me.
William Shakespeare
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Interpretation

What this quote means

The influence of detrimental companions has led to my downfall.

In this quote from Shakespeare, the speaker reflects on how toxic or negative relationships, referred to as 'villainous company', have corrupted and harmed them. It highlights the profound impact that one's associations and friendships can have on a person's character and life trajectory, suggesting that surrounding oneself with bad influences can lead to personal ruin.

Themes

CompanyInfluenceRelationshipsToxicFriendship

In practice

Example use cases

In a speech about the importance of choosing friends wisely.

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