We don't want to disqualify individuals who are selected partly because they bring that diverse experience to the court in cases where that experience is most likely to make a difference.

I personally think that we should be extremely reluctant to use a recall mechanism for an unpopular decision simply because of the message it sends about judicial independence.

Lawyers like to leave no stone unturned, provided they can charge by the stone.

There are cases in which somebody has demonstrated just such an outrageous disregard for the bounds of an acceptable decision that you want a measure of accountability.

If that were a winning argument, Donald Trump could get anybody off the bench on his cases by just something deeply offensive based on their background.

There have been so many examples of highly qualified judges of enormous integrity who lost their positions because they were in fact disabled from speaking out to defend a controversial opinion.

Individuals because of their identity can't render an impartial judgment is just deeply offensive and contrary to all the ideals of the judicial system that we value.

The study of the past is the main portal through which culture is acquired.

Life is so magnificent! How can I grow old?

We all have flaws, curves, and tempers, but together, it creates us, a vintage kind of beautiful.

Wishes only come true to those who work relentlessly.

If giving to the needy makes me sleep every night, then I will do it everyday.

What can you take from me which is not already yours?

I was a good surfer because we grew up a block from the water, and my father took us to the ocean the way other fathers take their kids to the park.

The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come.

Programmatic is a great thing. Let's be clear there's a zillion websites. It's extremely difficult to address messages.

Take things always by their smooth handle.