A brave man is scared of a lion three times: first when he sees the tracks; second when he hears the first roar; and third when they are face to face. (Somali Proverb)

A brave man is scared of a lion three times: first when he sees the tracks; second when he hears the first roar; and third when they are face to face.

Somali Proverb

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