Paulo CoelhoAvoid those who seek friends in order to maintain a certain social status or to open doors they would not otherwise be able to approach.
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When you are in charge of your life, it is important to be selective about who you surround yourself with. After all, it’s not about what you know but who you know. If you surround yourself with people that are better at socializing or who have more social capital than you do, this will open doors in society that might not otherwise be accessible. On the other hand, if you decide to surround yourself with people who are not so good at these things, they may very well leave you behind.
Source: Manuscript Found In Accra
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