The Devil’s Dictionary by Abrose Bierce

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Resign
v.t. To renounce an honor for an advantage. To renounce an advantage for a greater advantage.
’Twas rumored Leonard Wood had signed A true renunciation Of title, rank and every kind Of military station — Each honorable station.
By his example fired — inclined To noble emulation, The country humbly was resigned To Leonard’s resignation — His Christian resignation.
Politian Greame
« Resident · Resolute »