As Deputy Attorney General of the U.S., he gave a speech in Washington DC yesterday. It just may be his last given the pattern of exits thus far. He concluded with an ancient proverb, “If you desire to know a person’s character, consider his friends” followed by his advice to “Always make sure that you can stand proudly with the company you keep.”

This is good guidance and relates to what I’ve learned and said previously about being careful because people and behavior can be contagious (families included.)