Thirukkural 772

கான முயலெய்த அம்பினில் யானை பிழைத்தவேல் ஏந்தல் இனிது.

kāna muyale-ytha ambinil yānai pizhaitthave-l endhal inidhu.

A hunter draws his bow to strike forest deer; / the warrior who, having erred in combat, still holds his spear—there is nobility.