''Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company.''

George Washington 

This quote that George Washington gave us is really important to follow. The people that you talk to will decide if you'll be successful or not. In this quote, George is telling us to talk to those who do good. He also tells us to stand alone even if it getting away from bad company. The bad influences can affect your actions and you future. That is why its important to be around people who do good. If you do that, your reputation will be good. Now if you go with those people that choose the wrong then your reputation will be destroyed and that can cause people to get away from you or not even trust you no more. Everyone wants to have a good reputation but you also have to make wise decisions to be a good person. Sometimes when a friend offers you drugs, just say no and you'll know that your a person that cares about your reputation. Those who are honest, kind, and wise will be the ones to be successful in life. Don't let anyone make you do things that you don't want. If its something you don't want to do then have respect for yourself and just say no.