Quote by Johann Kaspar Lavater

You may depend upon it that he is a good man whose intimate friends are all good, and whose enemies are decidedly bad.

You may depend upon it that he is a good man whose intimate

Summary

This quote suggests that one's character can be judged based on the type of people they associate with. If a person's close friends are known to be good, it is likely that they too possess positive qualities. Conversely, if an individual's enemies are widely regarded as bad, it reveals that the person's values and actions are in conflict with those who exhibit negative traits. Therefore, the quote implies that the quality of a person's friendships and enmities can provide insight into their own moral standing and character.

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