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Biblical origin
Biblical originEvil communications corrupt good manners.
Meaning: Surrounding yourself with corrupting influences gradually degrades your own moral character and behavior.
Where it's from: The Bible, 1 Corinthians 15:33
Origin: From Paul's first letter to the Corinthians (15:33), in the King James Version. Paul was quoting a line from the Greek comic playwright Menander. "Communications" means company and conversation: bad companions corrupt good character.
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