Noun
bad company (uncountable)
(idiomatic) The wrong crowd.
It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company. George Washington
Bad company is as instructive as licentiousness. One makes up for the loss of one's innocence with the loss of one's prejudices. Denis Diderot
Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation. It is better be alone than in bad company. George Washington
Better be alone than in bad company. English Proverb
It is better to be alone than to be in bad company. Portuguese Proverb
He keeps his road well enough who gets rid of bad company. Portuguese Proverb