To have a great man for an intimate friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it; those who have, fear it.

To have a great man for an intimate friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it; those who have, fear it.

有一个伟大的人作为亲密的朋友，对那些从未尝试过的人来说似乎是愉快的;那些有过恐惧的人。

-- Homer 荷马