strategic concession Quotes

Let the other guy have whatever he wants before the fight. Once the bell rings he's gonna be disappointed anyway.

Accepting blame when it's not really due sometimes makes the point better.

When you're up against a superior enemy, sometimes it's okay to just bow out gracefully

Sometimes you deal with the devil not because you want to, but because if you don't, someone else will.

Frequently a big advantage can be gained by knowing how to give in at the right moment.

The pretended admission of a fault on our part creates an excellent impression.

Grant graciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannot conquer.

Die-hard conservatives thought that if I couldn't get everything I asked for, I should jump off the cliff with the flag flying-go down in flames. No, if I can get 70 or 80 percent of what it is I'm trying to get ... I'll take that and then continue to try to get the rest in the future.

One always abandons something in retreat. Look at Napoleon at the Beresina! He abandoned his whole army.