A sense of humor is helpful for those who would advance social change.
RUTH BADER GINSBURGEvery constitution written since the end of World War II includes a provision that men and women are citizens of equal stature. Ours does not.
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As society sees what women can do, as women see what women can do, there will be more women out there doing things, and we’ll all be better off for it.
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So often in life, things that you regard as an impediment turn out to be great, good fortune.
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You can disagree without being disagreeable.
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Don’t be afraid to take charge, think about what you want, then do the work, but then enjoy what makes you happy, bring along your crew, have a sense of humor.
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Yet what greater defeat could we suffer than to come to resemble the forces we oppose in their disrespect for human dignity?
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It is not women’s liberation, it is women’s and men’s liberation.
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The decision whether or not to bear a child is central to a woman’s life, to her well-being and dignity.
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Our system of justice is surely richer for the diversity of background and experience of its judges.
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The state controlling a woman would mean denying her full autonomy and full equality.
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My rule was I will not answer a question that attempts to project how I will rule in a case that might come before the court.
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Women’s rights are an essential part of the overall human rights agenda
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Be independent and be a lady.
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I don’t say women’s rights – I say the constitutional principle of the equal citizenship stature of men and women.
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It’s great to be in the position of asking questions and not having to answer questions.
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Who will take responsibility for raising the next generation?
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