Be as careful of the books you read, as of the company you keep; for your habits and character will be as much influenced by the former as the latter.

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The books you read, the people you meet and the things you do will change you. Your character and habits will be influenced by what you read and how you treat others. You cannot control (or even understand) the choices your friends make; but, by controlling your own choices, you can greatly influence your friends and the people around you.

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