"Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company."
     ~George Washington

This quote means that in order for you to succeed along with those whom support you, you must first know who your probably going to mess with. You just can't associate with someone who is going to bring you bad vibe and negativity. You must always associate with people of good quality and a good reputation. And if your colleagues aren't going to be this way why bother to work along with them.? Might as well work by yourself. Like they say... Its better to be alone than in bad company. Have the guts to stand and work by and for yourself.