Benches Quote by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“I am a judge born, raised, and proud of being a Jew. The demand for justice runs through the entirety of the Jewish tradition. I hope, in my years on the bench of the Supreme Court of the United States, I will have the strength and the courage to remain constant in the service of that demand.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Supreme Court Nomination Hearing, 1993
Justice is rooted in Jewish tradition; she seeks strength to uphold it on the bench.
In simple terms: Justice linked to tradition; she aims to serve it.
Key Takeaway
Uphold justice with courage.
Themes
justice
tradition
service
Mood
respectful
determined
Type
legal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- court decisions
- civil rights cases
- public statements
- personal reflections
Key Concepts
law
ethics
heritage
Questions to Reflect On
- How does tradition shape your sense of justice?
- What safeguards ensure impartial rulings?
A Different Perspective
Balancing personal faith with impartiality can be challenging.
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