Gavyn Davies

There is an honourable tradition in British public life that those charged with authority at the top of an organisation should accept responsibility for what happens in that organisation. I am therefore writing to the prime minister today to tender my resignation as chairman of the BBC.

British Businessman

Murray Rothbard

In order to continue in office, any government (not simply a 'democratic' government) must have the support of the majority of its subjects. This support, it must be noted, need not be active enthusiasm; it may well be passive resignation as if to an inevitable law of nature.

American Economist

William Alexander

Earth teach me to forget myself as melted snow forgets its life. Earth teach me resignation as the leaves which die in the fall. Earth teach me courage as the tree which stands all alone. Earth teach me regeneration as the seed which rises in the spring.

Anthony Weiner

I am announcing my resignation from Congress so my colleagues can get back to work, my neighbors can choose a new representative and most importantly that my wife and I can continue to heal from the damage I have caused.

American Politician

Rick Tumlinson

When good people do bad things, it is sad, but when they reach the point where one can predict that they will do nothing but bad things, a deeper kind of sadness sets in, almost at the level of resignation.

American Businessman

Stanley A. McChrystal

I said if you want me to go back to Afghanistan and work, I'm happy to do that. If you think accepting my resignation is best for the cause and for the nation, then I have no complaint with that.

American Footballer

Debbie Ford

Self-acknowledgment boosts your emotional and spiritual immunity, giving you the strength you need to release the past and rise above fear, doubt or resignation.

American Author

Pericles

It is right to endure with resignation what the gods send, and to face one's enemies with courage.

Greek Statesman

Masha Gessen

Resignation was the defining condition of Soviet life.

Russian Journalist

Alexandre Vinet

Resignation is the courage of Christian sorrow.

Swiss Critic

Resignation implies you chose to leave, not fired or laid off.

Voluntary Exit

Use a formal tone when resigning to maintain professionalism.

Professional Tone

This resignation is about acceptance when change is not possible.

Reluctant Acceptance

It shows you're giving in without arguing or trying to fight.

No Complaints

A written resignation makes the intent to leave official and clear.

Document Importance

A resignation letter is a formal way to communicate your departure.

Formal Notice

In games like chess, it means admitting you can't win and ending the game.

Conceding Defeat

A timely resignation is considered a polite way to end a hopeless game.

Game Etiquette

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