Better your room than your company.

It is a comfort to the unfortunate to have companions in woe. [Lat., Solamen miseris socios habuisse doloris.]

Join the company of lions rather than assume the lead among foxes.

It is a consolation to the wretched to have companions in misery.

An agreeable companion on a journey is as good as a carriage.

A pleasure companion on a journey is as good as a carriage. [Lat., Comes jucundus in via pro vehiculo est.]