To strike one-s fist on a lion, and to grasp the sharp edge of a sword with the hand, is not the part of an intelligent man.
Do not fight or try thy strength with a furious man.
Hide thy hands in thy arm-pits to avoid his finger-nails.
Ch 08 On Rules For Conduct In Life - Maxim 29
Saadi Shirazi
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