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The general who advances without coveting fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.
Sun Tzu, The Art of War
Fools would call a retreat when no victory can be found “defeatist” intelligent people realize that not all battles can be won, and to fight those that will only harm you is the height of short shortsightedness.
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