Greatness Quote by Carolyn Coats
““Character and ideals are catching. When you associate with men who aspire to the highest and best, you expose yourself to the qualities that make men great.””
About This Quote
Associating with aspirational people spreads high standards and greatness to you.
In simple terms: Being with great people makes you great.
Key Takeaway
Seek out inspiring companions for personal growth.
Themes
character
ideals
influence
association
personal development
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career mentorship
- friend circles
- leadership groups
- study cohorts
Key Concepts
Social contagion
role modeling
aspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- Who in your life exemplifies the highest ideals?
- How can you contribute to others’ growth?
A Different Perspective
Influence can be negative if companions are not truly aspirational.
![“The qualities we have do not make us so ridiculous as those which we affect to have. [Fr., On n'est jamais si ridicule par les qualites que l'on a que par celles que l'on affecte d'avoir.]” quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a3f/francois-de-la-rochefoucauld-1_character_the-qualities-we-have-do-not-make-us-so_550676.jpg)
