Ruth Bader Ginsburg: 13 of the Supreme Court Justice’s most inspirational quotes
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Your support makes all the difference.Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought tirelessly for gender equality throughout a legal and political career spanning six decades.
At an early age, the Supreme Court Justice's mother instilled a strong work ethic in her daughter, encouraging her to strive for independence in a patriarchal society.
"My mother told me two things constantly. One was to be a lady, and the other was to be independent," Ginsburg once said.
In 1993, Ginsburg became the second woman to be appointed an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, swearing the oath of office during Bill Clinton's presidency.
She passed away on 18 September aged 87. Here are 13 of her most inspirational quotes:
A biopic documenting the early stages of Ginsburg's career, titled On the Basis of Sex, was released in 2018.
Starring Felicity Jones as Ginsburg and Armie Hammer as her husband, the late Martin David Ginsburg, the film depicts the then-attorney taking on a tax case that altered the way courts in the US consider gender discrimination.
A documentary about Ginsburg's life and career, called RBG, was premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.
The film went on to win Best Political Documentary at the Critics' Choice Documentary Awards, in addition to receiving several other award wins and nominations.
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