He was not one to retreat but rather one who would take up the gauntlet.

Seminars and retreats are nice, but may be unnecessary.

In March China retreated somewhat by abstaining in the vote on the UN Security Council resolution that authorised "all necessary measures" to protect civilians in Libya.

It is so humbling to get to be with you patriots, you who are motivated and engaged and concerned, knowing to never retreat.

Of course, efficient market theorists could retreat to higher ground by arguing a rally would just be one of those temporary, over-shooting events and prices will be arbitraged down in a while.