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There are some singers that know exactly when to go, and others hang on much too long and that is the same, that is the same with judges.

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In this quote, Ruth Bader Ginsburg draws a parallel between singers and judges. She suggests that just like there are singers who know when to retire gracefully, some judges also recognize the right time to step down. On the other hand, she points out that some singers and judges cling on past their prime, possibly hindering progress or impeding the growth of a new generation.
Quote by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Judge, American
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American judge.
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