Every constitution written since the end of World War II includes a provision that men and women are citizens of equal stature. Ours does not.
RUTH BADER GINSBURGIn every good marriage, it helps sometimes to be a little deaf.
More Ruth Bader Ginsburg Quotes
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At the end of the day, a wise old man and a wise old woman will reach the same decision.
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An operatic voice is like no other.
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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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Legislators know much more about elections than the Court does.
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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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Dissents speak to a future age.
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Be independent and be a lady.
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Work for the things that you care about.
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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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When a thoughtless or unkind word is spoken, best tune out.
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A sense of humor is helpful for those who would advance social change.
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You would have a huge statelessness problem if you don’t consider a child born abroad a U.S. citizen.
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The state controlling a woman would mean denying her full autonomy and full equality.
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No one who is in business for profit can foist his or her beliefs on a workforce that includes many people who do not share those beliefs.
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The basic thing is that the government has no business making that choice for a woman.
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