Not a law firm in the entire city of New York bid for my employment as a lawyer when I earned my degree.
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The court generally moves in small steps rather than in one giant step.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Progress often occurs gradually rather than all at once.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg highlights the nature of legal and societal progress, suggesting that meaningful change is often achieved through incremental improvements rather than sweeping reforms. This reflects the complexity of the legal system and the necessity of patience and persistence in the pursuit of justice.
Themes
ProgressIncrementalChangeJusticePatienceLaw
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about civil rights, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of gradual reform.
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