Able Quote by William Howard Taft
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Judicial Age, William Howard Taft, 1916
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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