A list of iconic and powerful Ruth Bader Ginsburg quotes
On March 15, 1933, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was born in Brooklyn, New York. The Notorious RBG, as she came to be known and embraced, served as a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1993 until her death in 2020. An outspoken champion of civil rights, especially as an advocate for women’s rights and gender equality, Ginsburg left and indelible mark on our country and our lives with her legal arguments, steadfast support of civil rights, and, of course, her words. We have gathered some of our favorite Ruth Bader Ginsburg quotes here, and we encourage you to share them.
As Ginsburg herself said, “Whatever you choose to do, leave tracks.” Thank you, RBG, for leaving us these tracks to follow and for fighting to make the world a little better while you were here.
“I am a very strong believer in listening and learning from others.”
—Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“I pray that I may be all that [my mother] would have been had she lived in an age when women could aspire and achieve and daughters are cherished as much as sons.”
—Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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“A constitution, as important as it is, will mean nothing unless the people are yearning for liberty and freedom.”
—Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
—Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“Whatever you choose to do, leave tracks. That means don’t do it just for yourself. You will want to leave the world a little better for your having lived.”
—Ruth Bader Ginsburg
i watched her life history and loved every minute of it. To me she was a very smart and caring person and i feel sorry she has passed away.
I am litigating a case inspired by her stance and life. As a trail blazer. I have felt her presence bigger than life. Her love and warmth. I never met her. I do believe that Spirit leaves on in authenticity that unites humanity. It is at that point we meet and I feel her bigger a Giant that dwarfs her frame. God bless her soul. She is solid steel in contrast to her frail frame. She has left it better for me because she lived. Prophetically. A strong presence, real, true
Justice Ginsburg May she RIP left tracks for me. Courage to stand up and not cower. For equal treatment. I love her. She has an enormous generosity of Spirit that inspires me. Thank you. Thank you.
I love her!
The world is a much colder, darker place without her.
12-18-23: I’d like to thank her, explain that I admired her, & out of respect and fond rememberences of her powerful career trail blazed successfully by her. I leave a message for her, in awe of her impact.
Well said!!!!
The Strongest, Most Caring, Loving; and Wisest People, ‘I have ever known’ are my Mother, Her Mother, and my Fathers Mother. Close to them are my Step Grandmother; they all put Misogamist Males To Shame….!!! Sad as it has always been, without the Female, there would not be one Misogynist Male in the Whole World……..Micky Whiteboots
RBG was not only a genius of the mind but—most importantly—a “genius of the heart”. A truly kindhearted, compassionate soul, a mensch.
That is what made her one of our greatest justices. Without empathy for humanity and awareness of the impact of court decisions on millions of Americans’ lives, all the legal brilliance and academic achievements in the world are meaningless and useless, as we have sadly discovered in the few years since her passing.
You all have really true statements. Respect Ruth Bader Ginsberg.
the world is colder without you in the world know there is people killing each other
RBG was awesome, don’t get me wrong. Love the women’s right movement stuff she did and all, but Ruth in her later days was totally WRONG! She confused the women of today into thinking abortion is okay. Its not. That baby COULD save millions. And you’re KILLING them! Honestly, not a great choice RBG!
SIDE NOTE: For a follow-up on this whole abortion concept, Allisons Choice is an awesome choice, however of you’re not christian I don’t recommend it haha.