Wisdom No. 45: A weak person who shows bravery against a strong one is an ally of the enemy in his own destruction.
حکمت شماره ۴۵: ضعیفی که با قوی دلاوری کند، یار دشمن است در هلاک خویش.
A weak person who acts bravely against a strong one is aiding the enemy in his own destruction.
ضعیفی که با قوی دلاوری کند، یار دشمن است در هلاک خویش.
What strength does one raised in the shade have
To go to battle with warriors?
سایه پرورده را چه طاقت آن
که رود با مبارزان به قتال
A weak-armed person foolishly throws
His fist against a man with iron claws.
سست بازو به جهل میفکند
پنجه با مرد آهنین چنگال
Wisdom No. 45: A weak person who shows bravery against a strong one is an ally of the enemy in his own destruction.
Book: Gulistan