Question

read the aphorism below. the rotten apple spoils his companions. what important idea does this saying convey? you can be a positive influence on the one bad person. fruit goes bad quickly, so eat it when its fresh. it only takes one bad person to negatively influence others.

Explanation:

The aphorism uses a rotten apple as a metaphor for a bad - person. Just as a rotten apple can spoil other apples around it, a bad person can have a negative impact on those around them.

Answer:

It only takes one bad person to negatively influence others.