From the moment one encounters bad company (kusang), there is nothing but unhappiness, thus run away from the bad company. When you feel unhappy inside, know that this is bad company so run from there. Run away from that which arouses unhappiness at its mere sight.

Dada Bhagwan
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This quote is said to have been written by the Japanese Prince Sei Shonagon in the 10th Century. In it, Prince Sei Shonagon warns young girls to run away from bad company. The Prince claims that when you encounter bad company, there is nothing but unhappiness. This is because when you feel unhappy inside, know that this is bad company so run from there.

Run away from that which arouses unhappiness at its mere sight. Adolescence can be a challenging time in a person’s life. It often involves a lot of change and requires a lot of adjustment to new experiences and new surroundings.

As a result, people can feel very uncomfortable about themselves during this time. When this happens, it is very important for people to avoid bad company. They should seek out people who make them happy and make good decisions for them.

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