In July of 1983, I left Washington, DC area and have had minimal contact with Judge Clarence Thomas since

I did what my conscience told me to do, and you can't fail if you do that.

You can't always expect a certain result, but you can expect to do your best.

We've got to understand that all disenfranchised people have something in common...The pursuit of justice really is about equality for everyone.

calls for equal treatment are often seen as calls for 'special treatment' in situations where discrimination has become the norm.

Testifying has helped me understand that one individual's behavior and actions make a difference. That my actions are important to people other than myself

My parents are older, and they lead a somewhat sheltered life. It was difficult to talk with them about things that were embarrassing to me, and that I had never spoken to them about

I'm not sure I can say there is a clean line between me as an individual and me as a lawyer.

I think, though, as African-American women, we are always trained to value our community even at the expense of ourselves, and so we attempt to protect the African-American community.

I am hopeful that others who have suffered sexual harassment will not become discouraged by my experience, but instead will find the strength to speak out about this serious problem.

But the issue of sexual harassment is not the end of it. There are other issues - political issues, gender issues - that people need to be educated about.

Happiness is a state of awareness, which comes from tranquility, service, love, grace, and forgiveness.

There's a good-feel factor about Sheffield Wednesday

The artist is present in every page of every book from which he sought so assiduously to eliminate himself.

If letters had eyebrows, these would be arched.

I like to play unpredictable characters, and I like to be unpredictable in what movie I'll do.

Please do not lose hope in the Savior and His love for you. It is constant. He promised that He would not leave us comfortless.

She shrugged another plump shoulder. “I never listened to Porter when he got going.” Ah. At last. The secret to a successful marriage.

How soon will time cover all things.

If you have a high evaluation of yourself then your ability to recognize new facts is weakened.

I just don't let that mentality be a part of my world.