![To have a great man for an intimate friend seems pleasant to those who have never tried it; those who have, fear it.
[Lat., Dulcis inexpertis cultura potentis amici;
Expertus metuit.]](/assets/img/quote-photos/to-have-a-great-man-for-an-intimate-friend-seems-pleasant-to-those-who-have-never.jpg)
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