I love good creditable acquaintance; I love to be the worst of the company.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Swift values humble company and prefers to be the least accomplished person among friends.
- In plain terms
- I like being with good people even if I am the weakest among them.
- What can you take from it?
- Keep company with those better than you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does being the worst help learning?
- Who makes good company?
Another view
You can learn as a leader too.
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