Alone, adj. In bad company.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Being alone is defined as being in the company of bad people.
- In plain terms
- You are never truly alone because bad company is everywhere.
- What can you take from it?
- Solitude is rare because bad influences are common.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes company bad?
- Can one ever be truly alone?
Another view
It assumes bad company is unavoidable or omnipresent.
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