In the sun there is great heat and light, and by reflecting the greatness of the sun’s light, the moon in night also appears great. Actually the moon is by nature dark ans cold, but in association with sun it has become accepted as great. Hence by association of the Great, one appears great.
One should learn how to associate with the devotees of the Lord by gathering with them to chant the glories of the Lord. This process is most purifying. As devotees thus develop their loving friendship, they feel mutual happiness and satisfaction and by thus encouraging one another they are able to give up material sense grantification, which is the cause of all suffering. — Srimad Bhagavatam, 11.03.30.
Association is very important. It acts just like a crystal stone, which will reflect anything which is put before it.
Nectar of Devotion, Chapter 12,
Srila Prabhupada
When we keep our association with Krishna, every activity is proper and liberating, but if we disassociate ourselves from the Lord’s mercy then like a hand which is severed from the body we become ugly and useless. — In his letter to Hrisikesa, 26th Nov, 1968.
ISKCON is the factory of the pure devotees. All you have to do is to stay on. Our only concern is to remain in ISKCON and to associate with devotees.