"find a wise and prudent friend who leads a good life". By then it is too late. Because you aren't a "friend", you are a protégé at best or an opportunist at w

"find a wise and prudent friend who leads a good life". By then it is too late. Because you aren't a "friend", you are a protégé at best or an opportunist at worst. You will never relate on a deep level because you missed their struggle, foolish mistakes, and hardships as they journeyed towards a good life and wisdom.