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Habitual Quote by Emily Brontë

“Habitual associates are known to exercise a great influence over each other's minds and manners. Those whose actions are for ever before our eyes, whose words are ever in our ears, will naturally lead us, albeit against our will, slowly, gradually, imperceptibly, perhaps, to act and speak as they…” quote by Emily Brontë
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““Habitual associates are known to exercise a great influence over each other's minds and manners. Those whose actions are for ever before our eyes, whose words are ever in our ears, will naturally lead us, albeit against our will, slowly, gradually, imperceptibly, perhaps, to act and speak as they do.””

Emily Brontë

About This Quote

Source Novel: Wuthering Heights, 1847

Close companions subtly shape our thoughts and behavior over time.

In simple terms: Friends influence us gradually.

Key Takeaway

Choose companions wisely.

Themes

influence relationships subtlety

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

observational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • workplace teams
  • family dynamics
  • friend groups
  • online communities

Key Concepts

social conditioning peer pressure behavioral mimicry

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who in your life subtly changes your habits?
  • How can you maintain autonomy amid strong influences?
A Different Perspective

Influence can be manipulative and hard to detect.

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