The unhappy persistence of both the practice and the lingering effects of racial discrimination ...is an unfortunate reality...and the government is not disqualified from acting in response to it.

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.

′Classic′ - a book which people praise and don't read.

The more you read and observe about this Politics thing, you got to admit that each party is worse than the other.The one that's out always looks the best

Seeked of self love.

All the resentment that lies in your heart is simply causing damage to you mostly.

I had set a goal of being a producer by 25.

Superman/Wonder Woman, people expected, I guess, a lot of romance, or maybe something that wasnt emotionally deep. Who knows?

Don't complain to others about your troubles. Half of them don't care and the other half are glad.

The anger of the LORD will not turn back until he has executed and accomplished the intents of his mind.

Ah, the first rule of public speaking -- always start with a joke.

Student, tell me, what is God? He is the breath inside the breath.