Teach your daughters, teach your granddaughters, everybody has to have something that they're good at where they can earn a living.
Judy SheindlinRead
I always say that when I see that needle start to go in the other direction, when people have had enough of me, I'm going to be smart enough to say goodbye. It's such a joyous ride to be on top, and it takes away from that ride if you sort of ride it down.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Recognizing when to step away from a situation can bring joy and preserve one's experiences.
In this quote, Judy Sheindlin expresses the importance of self-awareness and recognizing when one's presence or influence is no longer welcomed. She suggests that the joy of success is diminished if one overstays their welcome, implying that it is wise to leave on a high note rather than risk a downfall.
Themes
Self-AwarenessSuccessJoyGoodbyeWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about leadership and leaving a positive legacy.
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"Beauty fades," my father would tell me, "but dumb? Dumb is forever."
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You don't teach morals and ethics and empathy and kindness in the schools. You teach that at home, and children learn by example.
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So we want to free the women of America? You know what would free the women of America? Make men accept responsibility for birth control.
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When I was a practising lawyer in the family court, there were too many judges who, when you left their courtroom, you didn't know whether you'd won or whether you'd lost.
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