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12 When Socrates was ask'd by one what might be the Reason that he had no better accomplish'd himself by travail: he answer'd him pertinently; because said he you did not travail from your self. Somewhat like unto this I shall now say. Even whithersoever you shall betake your self; you will have in your company a corrupted and a corrupting Mind; none of the most desireable associates. I wish it an associate only, but I fear it may prove a leader: For your Affections will not so much follow you; as they will dragg you after them. Rh