With fools, there is no companionship. Rather than to live with men who are selfish, vain, quarrelsome, and obstinate, let a man walk alone.

It's better to hang out with people better than you. Pick out associates whose behavior is better than yours and you'll drift in that direction.

Surround yourself only with people who are going to take you higher.

I'd rather spend half an hour in the company of a top carpenter, than three hours in the company of an average brain surgeon.

I just like the company of beautiful women. I have a weakness in that department. And I suppose because I am fairly well off and a famous musician, I'm up for grabs. And that makes me an eligible bachelor in the press.

Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present.