I left power voluntarily and history still treats it like a magic trick. by George Washington

George, leaving power voluntarily is exactly why empires find you confusing.

Caesar, power should not require being dragged out like bad furniture.

A republic survives when ambition learns where the door is.

Lincoln, ambition rarely reads signs.

Then it should not be handed keys.

The magic trick was not leaving. It was making ego sit down first.

Lincoln, I would answer the argument, but it forgot to show up.

George, the ego arrived early and the point is still in traffic.

One of you should try being correct before being memorable.

Power is loudest when it knows it has overstayed.