A strategic, timely withdrawal — not defeat, but the wisdom to disengage from a losing position while you can still do so with dignity and strength intact.
Mountain beneath heaven: the image of something small withdrawing gracefully before something greater.
If a situation is turning against you, this is the moment to withdraw deliberately rather than dig in. A graceful retreat now preserves your strength for a better opportunity later.
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