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Communication Quote by Ruth Bader Ginsburg

“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.” quote by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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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.”

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

About This Quote

Source Speech: “Equality and Justice,” 1995

Teach that judging people by appearance, skin color, or gender is wrong.

In simple terms: Judgment based on superficial traits is unjust.

Key Takeaway

Reject superficial judgments.

Themes

equality justice prejudice education

Mood

thoughtful determined

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • school curricula
  • workplace training
  • media representation
  • public policy

Key Concepts

civil rights ethical philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you confront your own biases?
  • What systemic changes promote true equality?
A Different Perspective

Deep‑seated biases resist quick change.

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