know when to fight and retreat

Stick to principles

Know the rules of the game

Honesty is good to cultivate

Don't be a hero sink in the head

When the stakes are high

Know when to retreat and recoup

There is no shame to give way

As long as there is a reason

It is better to fight for another day

Then be dead with unfinished business

Stick to principles

Know the rules of the game

In a war the rules keep changing

When you are at a losing end

Assess the outcome don't be dead

With it the end is over

Honesty is good for our living

Standing up for a principle

But know the drawbacks

The dead can't fight anymore