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 try to teach through my opinions, through my speeches, how wrong it is to judge people on the basis of what they look like, color of their skin, whether they're men or women.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of not judging others based on their appearance or gender.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg highlights the need for understanding and compassion in our judgments of others. She argues that superficial traits, such as appearance and gender, should not determine how we perceive or treat individuals, advocating for a more equitable and respectful society that values individuals for their character and actions rather than their outward attributes.
Themes
JudgmentAppearanceGenderEqualityRespect
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about diversity and inclusion, this quote can highlight the need to embrace differences.
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