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“In the public interest, therefore, it is better that we lose the services of the exceptions who are good Judges after they are seventy and avoid the presence on the Bench of men who are not able to keep up with the work, or to perform it satisfactorily.” quote by William Howard Taft
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“In the public interest, therefore, it is better that we lose the services of the exceptions who are good Judges after they are seventy and avoid the presence on the Bench of men who are not able to keep up with the work, or to perform it satisfactorily.”

William Howard Taft

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Older judges may lack stamina, so it's better to retire them and keep younger judges who can handle the workload.

In simple terms: Retire older judges for efficiency.

Key Takeaway

Replace aging judges with capable ones.

Themes

judicial efficiency age workload performance retirement

Mood

pragmatic reflective

Type

policy administrative

When to use this quote

  • court administration
  • policy making
  • human resources management

Key Concepts

human resources organizational design

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we balance experience with vitality in the judiciary?
  • What criteria beyond age could assess a judge's fitness?
A Different Perspective

Older judges may still offer valuable wisdom; age alone shouldn't dictate capability.

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