George Washington’s quote of the day: “If you respect your reputation, associate with quality people…” and why the people you surround yourself with shape the person you become
In 1747, a 16-year-old schoolboy in Virginia sat down and copied out 110 handwritten rules of good behavior with pen and ink. The purpose of this exercise is to teach young people how to behave in polite society. Item 56 of his paper gives a clear…