 Martin often told people how he did not make Law Review at Harvard, and Ruth did, sharing how he was proud of her successes, even when they were above his own.However, as he was also very successful in his career as a tax attorney, the couple enjoyed supporting one another and maintaining balance.Ginsburg was quoted as saying, "We had nearly two whole years far from school, far from career pressures and far from relatives, to learn about each other and begin to build a life."