One aspect of appellate judging is we have to give reasons for all of our decisions. And when you sit down and try to write it out, sometimes you find that your first judgment wasn't the right one.
Ruth Bader GinsburgIt's great to be in the position of asking questions and not having to answer questions.
Ruth Bader GinsburgWe should learn ... to do our best for the sake of our communities and for the sake of those for whom we pave the way.
Ruth Bader GinsburgWhen I graduated from law school in 1959, there wasn't a single woman on any federal bench. It wouldn't be a realistic ambition for a woman to want to become a federal judge.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg