proverb/idiom about shade of trees

Question

Can someone help me translate this proverb to English?

Quien a buen árbol se arrima, buena sombra le cobija.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Quien a buen árbol se arrima, buena sombra le cobija.

Who to a good tree is drawn/approaches, good shade to him blankets/covers.

One who is drawn to a good tree, is blanketed by good shade.

There is, I believe a spectrum of interpretations:

Those who are drawn to good people/a good source of influence will do well in life

to

It helps to have friends in high places

With most arguing it has more to do with it not necessarily being rich/powerful people getting you ahead, but more good people providing a good influence.

Await other input.