qui cum canibus concumbunt cum pulicibus surgent

He that lieth down with dogs shall rise up with fleas.

Poor Richard’s Almanack

Associating with those of low reputation may not only lower your own but also lead you astray by the faulty assumptions, premises and data of the unscrupulous.  People who hold themselves to a higher standard are better able to promote the advancement of liberty and justice for all, especially when they work together.  

Speaking of dogs, Steven A. Cohen’s ex-wife of 20 years is convinced she was cheated out of over $2 million in the settlement of her divorce and she is “hounding” poor Stevie to this very day.  See Bloomburg article for the latest:

In a stack of court filings over the years, Patricia has claimed Steven cheated her out of at least $2.75 million in their 1990 divorce; he calls her allegations “legal extortion” and a “three-ring circus.” She contends his business is built on fraud and deceit; he accuses her of being greedy.

she may be greedy, but she is probably right about the source of his unfathomable wealth.

I am worth at least $11 billion