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The one that fights and runs away may live to fight another day; fleeing is winning

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逃げるが勝ち

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逃げるが勝ち

Hiragana
にげるがかち
Proverb
Japanese Meaning
危険な状況や不利な立場では、無理に立ち向かうよりも、いったん逃れる(退く)ことで、最終的に自分を守り、次の好機につなげることが賢明であるという教え。
Easy Japanese Meaning
むりにたたかわないで にげるほうが いのちや だいじなものを まもれて けっきょく かちになる といういみ
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In this situation, I think it's best to follow the proverb 'discretion is the better part of valor'.

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The one that fights and runs away may live to fight another day; fleeing is winning

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