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.

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.

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.

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

When God descends to us he, in a certain sense, abases himself and stammers with us, so He allows us to stammer with Him

Each day brings its own miracles. May your hearts and mind be open to daily miracles.

You are a woman, let them see your fire

The world must be made safe for democracy.

My manner of living is plain and I do not mean to be put out of it. A glass of wine and a bit of mutton are always ready.

Profound minds are the most likely to think lightly of the resources of human reason, and it is the superficial thinker who is generally strongest in every kind of unbelief.

If you don't know who you are, a university is an expensive place to find out.

On the road, I try to maintain my connections with friends and family as much as I possibly can. That keeps me pretty grounded.

Nothing, perhaps, is strange, once you have accepted life itself, the great strange business which includes all lesser strangeness.

It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.