ahzneev ou pahree uhlahlou hahmahr uhnduhrek uhnghehrnehr meesht kaghahkavahr
(To develop gentle behavior and decency, choose friends who act morally and exemplify modesty)

There is a wonderful poem by the 19th century Armenian poetess named Seebil.

The butterfly and the tulip
Teetehrneekuh yehv gahgackuh

Perched on a tulip was a butterfly
whose wings were so delicate and soft
The butterfly said to the tulip,
How did you develop such a heavenly scent
emanating from you like fragrant flowers?
The tulip said, “I am so fortunate
to have had a rose as a neighbor.”
To become moral and good,
choose friends who are always well behaved.

There is also another Armenian proverb that has its counterpart in English.

uhs seh teh ohv eh uhngehrut, kehzee uhsehm teh ohv ehs toun

Tell me who your friends are and I’ll tell you who you are; or,
birds of a feather flock together.