It's foul what this money could do, cash corrupts the loyal.
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You are who you associate with. Look around at your five closest friends and that's who you are. If you don't want to be that person, you know what you gotta do.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Your identity is influenced by the company you keep.
This quote emphasizes the idea that the people you spend the most time with can significantly shape your character and behavior. It suggests that to change who you are or who you want to become, you must reevaluate and possibly change your social circle.
Themes
IdentityFriendsInfluenceChangeSelf-Reflection
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth.
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