Business Quote by Charles Caleb Colton
“No company is preferable to bad. We are more apt to catch the vices of others than virtues, as disease is far more contagious than health.”
About This Quote
People tend to adopt others’ bad habits more readily than good ones, as negative behaviors spread like disease.
In simple terms: Bad habits spread faster than good ones.
Key Takeaway
Guard against negative influences.
Themes
influence
morality
contagion
Mood
reflective
cautionary
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- workplace culture
- friend groups
- media consumption
Key Concepts
behavioral psychology
social learning
Questions to Reflect On
- What vices have you caught from others?
- How can you promote virtues around you?
A Different Perspective
Positive habits can be harder to sustain without deliberate effort.
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