"A warrior who refuses to fight a losing ..." - Maasai Proverb

“A warrior who refuses to fight a losing battle lives to fight another day.”

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Meaning

Strategic retreat is a form of strength, not cowardice.

Maasai military strategy included tactical withdrawals. Preservation of warriors for future battles was valued over pointless heroics.

Origin

Maasai

Language

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