Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Hi everyone,

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg stood up for and educated us like no other, leading the way to a better future. She created a path, and we must continue to push it forward. 

Here are just a few of her inspiring words to live by:

• My mother told me to be a lady, and for her, that meant be your own person, be independent. 

• If you're a boy and you like teaching, you like nursing, you would like to have a doll, that's okay. We should each be free to develop our own talents, whatever they may be, and not be held back by artificial barriers. 

• So often in life, things that you regard as an impediment turn out to be great, good fortune. 

• Reading is the key that opens to many good things in life. Reading shaped my dreams, and more reading helped me make my dreams come true.

• I'm a very strong believer in listening and learning from others. 

• You can disagree without being disagreeable. 

• Don't be distracted by emotions like anger, envy, resentment. These just zap energy and waste time. 

• Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception.

• I don't say women's rights – I say the constitutional principle of the equal citizenship stature of men and women.

• I didn't change the Constitution; the equality principle was there from the start. I just was an advocate for seeing its full realization. 

• Women will have achieved true equality when men share with them the responsibility of bringing up the next generation.

• In my life, what I find most satisfying is that I was part of a movement that made life better, not just for women...gender discrimination is bad for everyone. 

• Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.

• Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time. 

• I would like to be remembered as someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability. 

• Whatever you choose to do, leave tracks. That means don't do it just for yourself. You will want to leave the world a little better for your having lived. 

Thanks for all your hard work, R.B.G. Your wisdom, guidance, and spirit are sorely missed. 

Now, everybody, do what she says here and vote – November 3 or (if you can) earlier! Visit BetterKnowABallot.com to find out how and where in your local area.

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