Number 11

Khorasani style
English

Number 11

A brave man who fears to fight the lion: call him a timid crow, not brave.
Explanation: The contrast is between the lion (true courage) and the crow (cowardice); the point is that real bravery is proven in facing danger.

Original · Persian

شمارهٔ ۱۱

دلیری که ترسد ز پیکار شیر زن زاج خوانش، مخوانش دلیر