Retreats

A state that entrusts its protection to mercenaries will sooner or later perish, as did ancient Rome, whose inhabitants only wanted to eat and entertain themselves, and left the protection of their native land to the Germanic tribes. The latter betrayed their employers as soon as it became profitable. A real, strong enemy retreats only when all the inhabitants of the country are ready to stand up against it.

As Arctic temperatures increase, the ice cover retreats more, exposing more ocean to the sun, warming the water, which melts more ice.

Get up, my beloved, my beautiful, come! My dove, hidden in the hollows of the rocks, in steep retreats, show me your face, make me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet and your face is charming.

He often attends yoga retreats.

Taiwan is renowned for its natural hot springs and serene mountain retreats.