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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I've had two cancer bouts in my years on the Court, and the first one, Justice O'Connor told me, 'Now, you do the chemotherapy on Friday because you'll get over it during the weekend and you can be back in court on Monday.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes resilience in the face of illness and the importance of perseverance.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg shares her experience of battling cancer while still maintaining her commitments, illustrating her strong will and dedication. Justice O'Connor's advice to schedule chemotherapy on a Friday demonstrates a practical approach to managing personal health challenges while minimizing impact on professional responsibilities, highlighting the importance of overcoming adversity.
Themes
CancerResilienceDedicationStrengthOvercoming Adversity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire cancer survivors to remain strong during treatment.
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