Surrounding ourselves with good people isn’t just a piece of advice; it’s a cornerstone for personal growth, happiness, and achieving our fullest potential. The individuals we choose to spend our time with can uplift us, inspire us, and encourage us to become the best versions of ourselves.
To celebrate the power of positive influence and companionship, here are 50 quotes about surrounding yourself with good people.
1. “Show me your friends and I’ll show you your future.” – Mark Ambrose
2. “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” – Jim Rohn
3. “Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.” – Oprah Winfrey
4. “Keep away from those who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you believe that you too can become great.” – Mark Twain
5. “Surround yourself with people who empower you to become better.”
6. “The key is to keep company only with people who uplift you, whose presence calls forth your best.” – Epictetus
7. “Surround yourself with those who see greatness within you, even when you don’t see it yourself.”
8. “Life is partly what we make it, and partly what it is made by the friends we choose.” – Tennessee Williams
9. “Be with those who bring out the best in you, not the stress in you.”
10. “If you want to fly, give up everything that weighs you down.”
11. “Surround yourself with the dreamers and the doers, the believers and thinkers, but most of all, surround yourself with those who see greatness within you, even when you don’t see it yourself.” – Edmund Lee
12. “Associate yourself with people of good quality, for it is better to be alone than in bad company.” – Booker T. Washington
13. “Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.’” – 1 Corinthians 15:33
14. “You can’t change the people around you, but you can change the people you choose to be around.”
15. “Surround yourself with positivity and people who are going to challenge you to make you better.” – Ali Krieger
16. “Make a conscious effort to surround yourself with positive, nourishing, and uplifting people—people who believe in you, encourage you to go after your dreams, and applaud your victories.” – Jack Canfield
17. “Surround yourself with people who talk about visions and ideas, not other people.”
18. “Surround yourself with people who are only going to lift you higher.”
19. “Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you; spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life.” – Amy Poehler
20. “Surround yourself with love, not negativity.”
21. “The people you surround yourself with influence your behaviors, so choose friends who have healthy habits.” – Dan Buettner
22. “Surround yourself with people that reflect who you want to be and how you want to feel; energies are contagious.”
23. “People inspire you, or they drain you. Pick them wisely.” – Hans F. Hansen
24. “Your life is a reflection of the five people you spend the most time with.”
25. “Surround yourself with people who have dreams, desire, and ambition; they’ll help you push for, and realize your own.”
26. “It’s better to walk alone than with a crowd going in the wrong direction.” – Diane Grant
27. “Surround yourself with those on the same mission as you.”
28. “Be selective in your battles for sometimes peace is better than being right.”
29. “If you cannot find a good companion to walk with, walk alone, like an elephant roaming the jungle. It is better to be alone than to be with those who will hinder your progress.” – Buddha
30. “Surround yourself with people who make you hungry for life, touch your heart, and nourish your soul.”
31. “The principle of life is that life responds by corresponding; your life becomes the thing you have decided it shall be.” – Raymond Charles Barker
32. “Surround yourself with those who challenge you, push you, and motivate you.”
33. “Choose to be in close proximity to people who are empowering, who appeal to your sense of connection to intention, and who see the greatness in you.” – Wayne Dyer
34. “Surround yourself with people who believe in your dreams.”
35. “If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.”
36. “Distance yourself from negativity and great things will happen.”
37. “Stay close to people who feel like sunlight.”
38. “Surround yourself with people that push you to do and be better. No drama or negativity. Just higher goals and higher motivation. Good times and positive energy. No jealousy or hate. Simply bringing out the absolute best in each other.”
39. “Surround yourself with those who see the greatness within you, even when you don’t see it yourself.”
40. “Seek out those who will reflect to you the real you, who will treat you with the kindness and respect you deserve.”
41. “Let go of those who bring you down and surround yourself with those who bring out the best in you.”
42. “You can’t change the people around you, but you can change the group you choose to belong to.”
43. “A mirror reflects a man’s face, but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses.” – Proverbs 27:19
44. “Invest your time and energy in relationships that help you grow.”
45. “Surround yourself with people who make you a better person.”
46. “Surround yourself with people who are going to motivate and inspire you.”
47. “Surround yourself with happiness and positivity; surround yourself with people who love you and believe in you.”
48. “The fastest way to change yourself is to hang out with people who are already the way you want to be.”
49. “Surround yourself with those who only lift you higher.”
50. “Your vibe attracts your tribe.”
Conclusion
In conclusion, these quotes encapsulate the essence of being mindful about the company we keep. They remind us that the people around us can either propel us forward or hold us back. It’s essential to choose wisely and to cultivate relationships that inspire, motivate, and uplift us.
By surrounding ourselves with good people, we create an environment where we can thrive, grow, and achieve our dreams.