Powerful Quotes From Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Justice
Seema Nehete
Ruth Bader Ginsberg is an American lawyer and a strong woman who has bravely fought for gender equality. She is the second female justice appointed in the U.S. Supreme Court. Here is a collection of powerful quotes on justice by her.
"We have the oldest written constitution still in force in the world, and it starts out with three words, ‘We, the people.’ "
"A constitution, as important as it is, will mean nothing unless the people are yearning for liberty and freedom."
"The court generally moves in small steps rather than in one giant step."
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"Justices continue to think and can change. I am ever hopeful that if the court has a blind spot today, its eyes will be open tomorrow."
"Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you."
"If you’re going to change things, you have to be with the people who hold the levers."
"You can disagree without being disagreeable."
"I would not like to be the only woman on the court."
"Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception."