Kural - 762

In adverse hour, to face undaunted might of conquering foe,
Is bravery that only veteran host can show

Explanation
Ancient army can alone have the valour which makes it stand by its king at the time of defeat, fearless of wounds and unmindful of its reduced strength.

Tamil Transliteration
Ulaivitaththu Ooranjaa Vankan Tholaivitaththuth
Tholpataik Kallaal Aridhu.