Retreat Quotes
On resolve, timing, and what it means never to retreat.
Retreat means different things across these quotes: a quiet writer's escape to Brooklyn, a tactical judgment about when to strike and when to hold back, and, in a solemn historical vow, a declaration of unwavering resolve, quoted here as military history, not as an endorsement of conflict.
Christians take Scriptures out of context to try to justify or to vindicate retreat and cowardice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What different meanings of 'retreat' show up in this collection?
The word covers real ground here, from a quiet writer's personal escape, to a tactical judgment about when to hold back rather than push forward, to a solemn historical vow of resolve. These are quoted as historical and reflective material, not as endorsements of conflict.
Why do people search for retreat quotes?
Some want the peaceful, personal sense of retreat as a place to recharge, while others are researching historical declarations of resolve or determination. The collection serves both, which is part of what makes the theme broader than it first appears.
Is there a quote here about a personal writing retreat?
Yes, one entry describes a specific place used as a quiet escape for writing, a much gentler use of the word than the historical entries. See the Brooklyn collection for more on that setting.
What historical context surrounds the more solemn retreat quotes in this set?
A couple of lines here are quoted as military history, expressions of unwavering resolve from a moment of real pressure, presented factually and without glorifying the conflict itself. They're included for their historical weight, not as commentary on violence.
