In her book "The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam," Barbara W. Tuchman discusses the importance of strategic retreat, echoing Lord Chatham's quote, "Let us retreat when we can, not when we must." This suggests that proactive withdrawal can be a wise choice, allowing for better opportunities and preserving resources, rather than waiting until a situation becomes untenable. Tuchman emphasizes that history often shows the consequences of stubbornness in the...