the rare trait of a coward is more noble than what the brave independent man brings. it is an ugly trait of treachery for a lover to be an ambassador to his beloved seeking his comfort with his secrets and he strives until he turns him to himself and keeps him to himself without him. and about this i say .
فنادرة الجبان أجل مما يجيء به الشجاع المستقل ومن قبيح الغدر أن يكون للمحب سفير إلى محبوبه يستريح إليه بأسراره فيسعى حتى يقلبه إلى نفسه ويستأثر به دونه؛ وفيه أقول .