Frequent not the company of immodest persons, especially…
“Frequent not the company of immodest persons, especially if they be also impudent, as is generally the case; ...these corrupted souls and infected hearts scarcely speak to any, either of the same or a different sex, without causing them to fall in some degree from purity; they have poison in their eyes and in their breath, like basilisks. On the contrary, keep company with the chaste and virtuous; often meditate upon and read holy things; for the word of God is chaste, and makes those also chaste that delight in it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Avoiding immoral company prevents moral corruption; seeking virtuous companions and holy reading nurtures purity.
In simple terms: Stay away from bad influences; seek good company and holy reading.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate pure relationships and spiritual habits.
Themes
morality
influence
purity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
religious
ethical
When to use this quote
- social circles
- reading habits
- personal conduct
- faith practice
Key Concepts
ethics
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- Who influences your moral choices?
- How can you strengthen your own purity?
A Different Perspective
Good company alone may not guarantee virtue without personal effort.