Iconic Quotes from a Powerful Trailblazer: Ruth Bader Ginsburg was born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 15, 1933. From 1993 until her death in 2020, she served as a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court under the moniker “The Notorious RBG.” Ginsburg left an indelible mark on our country and our lives with her legal arguments, steadfast support for civil rights, and, of course, her words. She was an outspoken champion of civil rights, particularly as an advocate for women’s rights and gender equality. Here are some of our fave Ruth Bader Ginsburg quotes; please feel free to share them with others.
As Ginsburg herself stated, “Leave traces in whatever you do.” Thank you, RBG, for leaving us these footsteps to follow and for fighting to make the world a little better during your time on earth.
“I am a very strong believer in listening and learning from others.”
—Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Photo of Ruth Bader Ginsburg with quote of hers that reads, “I am a very strong believer in listening and learning from others.”
“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
Photo of Ruth Bader Ginsburg with quote of hers that reads, “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.”
“A constitution, as important as it is, will mean nothing unless the people are yearning for liberty and freedom.”
—Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Photo of Ruth Bader Ginsburg with quote of hers that reads, “A constitution, as important as it is, will mean nothing unless the people are yearning for liberty and freedom.”
“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.”
—Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Photo of Ruth Bader Ginsburg with quote of hers that reads, “Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.”
“Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
—Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Photo of Ruth Bader Ginsburg with quote of hers that reads, “Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
“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
