Ruth Bader Ginsburg Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“I would not look to the U.S. Constitution if I were drafting a constitution in 2012.”

“It is not like I have gone crazy, I just don't want to take any chances. You never know what could happen.”

“When police or prosecutors conceal significant exculpatory or impeaching material, we hold, it is ordinarily incumbent on the state to set the record straight.”

“I said on the equality side of it, that it is essential to a woman's equality with man that she be the decision-maker, that her choice be controlling.”

“She never envisioned a legal career for me, but she did think it was very important that I be able to support myself, and I think she would be pleased to see what has become of me.”

“Arizona presents no specific reason for excepting capital defendants from the constitutional protections extended to defendants generally, and none is readily apparent.”

“Dissents speak to a future age.”

“You would have a huge statelessness problem if you don't consider a child born abroad a U.S. citizen.”

“We had to go on and do the work of the court and we did.”

“Who will take responsibility for raising the next generation?”