O Sa'id-Afgano, look at our heart and liver; it is the target of an arrow and the sheath of a spear.

This profound couplet describes the contradictory nature of the human heart. The speaker tells Said-Afgano to look at his heart and chest, noting that it is simultaneously the 'target' (a point of vulnerability, ready to be struck) and the 'shield' (a defense against pain). It perfectly captures the paradox of deep emotion—we are exposed, yet we protect ourselves fiercely. It is a masterful portrayal of emotional conflict.