In a wolf fight, the losing wolf surrenders by gently exposing its neck, and the winning wolf hesitates before making the final strike. This innate behavior prevents the winning wolf from killing the one who, from humility, recognizes defeat.
Nobody would call the wolf who surrenders a coward, nor would they commiserate with the one who hesitates. It simply happens, with neither a winner nor a vanquished.
The intricate design of nature allows the wolves to peacefully part ways as the cycle of life continues.