“The lion who breaks the enemy's ranks
is a minor hero
compared to the lion who overcomes himself.”
Rumi (1207–1273) Iranian poet
Rumi Daylight (1990)
“One will not break through to the enemy with theory. Directness is most important, when in front of the lion’s den…”
As Quoted in The Gerorgian Times in March 3, 2009 http://www.geotimes.ge/index.php?newsid=15432&lang=eng
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