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“Marty was an extraordinary person. Of all the boys I had dated, he was the only one who really cared that I had a brain. And he was always - well, making me feel that I was better than I thought I was.” quote by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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“Marty was an extraordinary person. Of all the boys I had dated, he was the only one who really cared that I had a brain. And he was always - well, making me feel that I was better than I thought I was.”

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

About This Quote

The speaker praises Marty for genuine intellectual respect and confidence‑building, highlighting rare emotional support in relationships.

In simple terms: Marty valued her mind and boosted her self‑esteem.

Key Takeaway

Seek partners who respect your intellect.

Themes

respect confidence relationships

Mood

grateful affirming

Type

personal reflective

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • personal growth
  • friendship

Key Concepts

emotional intelligence self‑esteem authenticity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize genuine respect?
  • What can you do to uplift others?
A Different Perspective

Not all relationships offer such deep validation.

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