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 only true rule for cavalry is to follow the enemy as long as he retreats. Stonewall Jackson
Any man who retreats into a cave which has only one opening deserves to die. Frank Herbert
The theist and the scientist are rival interpreters of nature, the one retreats as the other advances. Joseph McCabe
The Iraqi forces are conducting the Mother of all Retreats. Dick Cheney
The soldier who retreats 50 paces jeers at the one who retreats 100 paces. Traditional Proverb