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If you ask judges, do you always agree on everything? Of…

“If you ask judges, do you always agree on everything? Of course not, we divide just as you do. Why aren't you transparent about it? Because the people would begin to think that the law is not stable, the law is unclear. And that would not give them much faith in the law.” quote by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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“If you ask judges, do you always agree on everything? Of course not, we divide just as you do. Why aren't you transparent about it? Because the people would begin to think that the law is not stable, the law is unclear. And that would not give them much faith in the law.”

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Judges often have differing opinions, but they must present a unified front to maintain public confidence in the law.

In simple terms: Judges disagree but hide it to keep trust.

Key Takeaway

Transparency can erode perceived stability.

Themes

law trust judicial process

Mood

concerned reflective

Type

legal philosophical

When to use this quote

  • court rulings
  • media interviews
  • public education
  • policy debates

Key Concepts

judicial independence public perception legal stability

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does hidden disagreement affect public trust?
  • Can transparency coexist with stability?
A Different Perspective

Transparency may reveal inconsistency, undermining authority.

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