this comment is known as early as 1541 in an Old English form. In 1591 is appears as 'if a man can be known as nothing else, then he may be known by his companions'. In 1912 it is quoted as we know it today, by Saki, in the Chronicles of Clovis
johnson jon ridge
The phrase "A man is known by the company he keeps" is a well-known proverb that highlights the idea that a person's character can be judged by their associations. The addition "and also by the company he keeps out" emphasizes the importance of the people one chooses not to associate with. This saying is often attributed to various sources, but it reflects a common understanding in many cultures regarding social circles and reputation.
Euripides (480 - 406 BC)
Aesop's Fables
Euripides (480 - 406 BC)
Truman
The Poor Richards proverb is, A man is known by the company he keeps. This means that people are judged to be like those they hang around with, whether they are or not.
Abraham Lincoln
The quote "A man is known by the company he keeps and also by the company from which he is kept out" is often attributed to the American author and philosopher Thomas Hardy. This saying emphasizes the importance of one's associations and the idea that both friendships and exclusions reflect a person's character. Hardy's work frequently explored themes of social relationships and individual morality.
Yes, such a man is known as a "harem-keeper".
Ludwig Feuerbach
The better the wife, the better the man.