It doesn't matter who said it. The first time I heard someone say "you have to hang around like-minded people", I believed it to be true. That person chose to live in Steubenville, OH. That is where you will find Franciscan University and some very interesting people. It is a light shining in the darkness.
Most of us need help with our beliefs. Hang around with some good people. I am not suggesting that we all move to Steubenville but it might be a good idea to pay attention to those who do.