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Roe Quotes

Personal reflections behind a landmark legal case

This small collection gathers first-person reflections from the woman known publicly as Jane Roe in the landmark Roe vs. Wade case.

I was the Jane Roe of Roe vs. Wade, but Jane Roe has been laid to rest.

Quotes by Norma McCorvey

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in these Roe quotes?
The quotes come from the woman who used the pseudonym Jane Roe in the landmark Roe vs. Wade legal case.
What does she say about the Jane Roe identity?
She acknowledges having been Jane Roe in that case, while also noting that the pseudonym itself has since been retired.
Do these quotes discuss the legal details of the case?
No, they focus on personal identity and reflection rather than the legal arguments or outcome of the case itself.
Why might someone want to set aside a well-known pseudonym?
After decades of public association with one identity, a person may feel ready to separate their private self from that lasting public label.
What tone do these Roe quotes carry overall?
They read as calm, personal reflections on identity rather than political statements about the case's legacy.

One line simply affirms her identity, while another describes retiring the Jane Roe name after decades of being tied to it.