In
Tao Te Ching verse 76, it is said that it is better to bend in the wind than to
break for flexibility is a sign of life, whereas rigidity is a sign of death.
The general who does not know when it is wise to fall back so that he can
attack later at an advantage is certain to be defeated. Learn when to stand your
ground and learn to go with the flow. Bend so you do not break.