Retreat Quotes

372 quotes by 320 authors

Nowhere can man find a quieter or more untroubled retreat than in his own soul. — Marcus Aurelius
There is only one way left to escape the alienation of present day society: to retreat ahead of it. — Roland Barthes
That perfect tranquillity of life, which is nowhere to be found but in retreat, a faithful friend and a good library. — Aphra Behn
In politics... never retreat, never retract... never admit a mistake. — Napoleon Bonaparte
The Iraqi forces are conducting the Mother of all Retreats. — Dick Cheney
Some actors get fired up by the sound of the audience. I just want to retreat. — Francesca Annis
My home...It is my retreat and resting place from wars, I try to keep this corner as a haven against the tempest outside, as I… — Michel de Montaigne
The hardest thing of all for a soldier is to retreat. — Duke of Wellington
The cabin of a small yacht is truly a wonderful thing; not only will it shelter you from a tempest, but from the other troubles… — Lewis Francis Herreshoff
The books of the great scientists are gathering dust on the shelves of learned libraries. ... While the artist's communication is linked forever with its… — Max Delbruck
A dwelling should be not a retreat from space, but life in space. — Laszlo Moholy-Nagy
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… — Sun Tzu
If you do not leave this pasturage, Saladin will come and attack you here. And if you retreat from this attack the shame and reproach… — Gerard de Ridefort
There are three ways in which a ruler can bring misfortune on his army: By commanding the army to advance or to retreat, being ignorant… — Sun Tzu
If the enemy has occupied them before you, do not follow him, but retreat and try to entice him away. — Sun Tzu
In a position of this sort, even though the enemy should offer us an attractive bait, it will be advisable not to stir forth, but… — Sun Tzu
When the enemy's envoy's speak in humble terms, but continues his preparations, he will advance. When their language is deceptive but the enemy pretentiously advances,… — Sun Tzu
As down in the sunless retreats of the ocean Sweet flowers are springing no mortal can see, So deep in my soul the still prayer… — Charles Lamb
Retreat, hell! We're not retreating, we're just advancing in a different direction. — Oliver P. Smith
Don't be afraid if things seem difficult in the beginning. That's only the initial impression. The important thing is not to retreat; you have to… — Olga Korbut

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