I have always thought that while it's wonderful to be the first to do something, you don't want to be the last.

The Establishment Clause prohibits government from making adherence to a religion relevant in any way to a person's standing in the political community.

Do the best you can in every task, no matter how unimportant it may seem at the time. No one learns more about a problem than the person at the bottom.

I think the important thing about my appointment is not that I will decide cases as a woman, but that I am a woman who will get to decide cases.

The framers of the Constitution were so clear in the federalist papers and elsewhere that they felt an independent judiciary was critical to the success of the nation.

Unfortunately civility is hard to codify or legislate, but you know it when you see it. It's possible to disagree without being disagreeable.

We don't accomplish anything in this world alone.

Be aware that even before you have reached your ultimate professional destination, if you always strive for excellence, you can and should have a substantial impact on the world in which you live.

This chance will stand before you only once.

The power I exert on the court depends on the power of the power of my arguments, not my gender

We have a complex system of government. You have to teach it to every generation.

Whatever you experience is what you must feel.

How frightening, that one person could mean so much, so many things.

Sure, I might not be someone to look up to, but you're no role model either.

Everything I try to hide ends up screaming from a mountaintop.

Like mortars in old war films, they are often ready to destroy the opponent's unsupported defences.

With growth comes change.

You do not steal from the dragon, oh, no. The dragon remembers.

Your optimism today will determine your level of success tomorrow.

This also is a part of the teaching of the Church, that there are certain angels of God, and certain good influences, which are His servants in accomplishing the salvation of men.

I sing the body that is electric! I celebrate the Self yet to be unveiled!