Admire Quote by Aristotle
“... the friendship of worthless people has a bad effect (because they take part, unstable as they are, in worthless pursuits, and actually become bad through each other's influence). But the friendship of the good is good, and increases in goodness because of their association. They seem even to become better men by exercising their friendship and improving each other; for the traits that they admire in each other get transferred to themselves.”
About This Quote
Source Treat: Nicomachean Ethics, Book VIII, 1155
Friendships shape character: bad companions corrupt, good companions uplift and foster virtue.
In simple terms: Good friends make you better; bad friends make you worse.
Key Takeaway
Seek virtuous friendships.
Themes
friendship
character
virtue
influence
self-improvement
Mood
reflective
optimistic
thoughtful
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- team building
- mentoring
- community leadership
- family dynamics
Key Concepts
reciprocity
moral development
social contagion
Questions to Reflect On
- What qualities do you value most in a friend?
- How can you nurture positive influence in your circles?
A Different Perspective
Even good friends can enable vice if shared values are shallow.
