Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Supreme Court Justice

Contemporary influential 133 sayings

Sayings by Ruth Bader Ginsburg

I think it's important to remember that the court is not a political body. It's a legal body.

2015 — Interview with Charlie Rose
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I try to be optimistic. I think that's the only way to get through life.

2019 — Interview with The Atlantic
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I think the biggest challenge for women today is to combine a career with family life.

2016 — Interview with The New York Times
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I think it's important for people to realize that change takes time. It doesn't happen overnight.

2017 — Speech at a university
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I think the law should be a tool for good. To make things better for people.

2015 — Interview with NPR
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I think the most important thing is to have a good education. That's what my mother always told me.

2016 — Interview with The New York Times
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I think that the court should be a place where people can come and get a fair hearing.

2015 — Interview with Charlie Rose
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I think that the law should be applied equally to everyone. Regardless of gender, race, or anything else.

2014 — Speech at a law school
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I think it's important to have a sense of humor. Life is too serious otherwise.

2019 — Interview with The Atlantic
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I think that the court should be a voice for the voiceless.

2018 — Speech at a public event
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I think that the law should reflect the changing times. It shouldn't be static.

2016 — Interview with NPR
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I think it's important to have a strong sense of justice. To know what's right and what's wrong.

2016 — Interview with The New York Times
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I think that the court should be a guardian of the Constitution.

2015 — Interview with Charlie Rose
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I think that the law can be a powerful force for social change.

2017 — Speech at a law school
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I think it's important to speak truth to power. Even if it's unpopular.

2019 — Interview with The Atlantic
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I think that the court should be a place where all voices are heard.

2018 — Speech at a public event
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I think that the law should be a shield for the weak, not a sword for the strong.

2016 — Interview with NPR
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I think it's important to be persistent. To keep fighting for what you believe in.

2016 — Interview with The New York Times
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I think that the court should be a beacon of hope.

2015 — Interview with Charlie Rose
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I think that the law is constantly evolving. It's not a static thing.

2014 — Speech at a law school
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