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

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.

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.

Painters aren't expected to paint bleak pictures, are they?

Aside from accidentally by my kids, like wrestling around with my kids, no one has ever punched me in the face.

If someone is being absolutely critical of me as a driver, what could they say? I am also critical of myself to try and keep things in perspective. That is very important.

But a law, however venerable be the sanction, cannot suddenly transform the temper of the times . . .

I wish all men were like dogs.

Bizarre! That's the only word I can use to describe life sometimes. Just freaking bizarre.

Be strong, believe in who you are; be strong, believe in what you feel.

You can't figure out what to do in the future by looking at how you did things in the past

Just as you believe you may have already halfway there

Many painters are afraid of the blank canvas, but the blank canvas is afraid of the truly passionate painter who dares-and who has once broken the spell of 'you can't.'