It is difficult to discern a serious threat to religious liberty from a room of silent, thoughtful schoolchildren. - Sandra Day O'Connor

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What, I should only trust good people? Man, good people get bought and sold every day. Might as well trust somebody evil once in a while, it makes no more or less sense.

Sandra Day O'Connor

It is difficult to discern a serious threat to religious liberty from a room of silent, thoughtful schoolchildren.

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We don't accomplish anything in this world alone. . . and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one's life and all the weavings of individual threads form one to another that creates something.

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Society as a whole benefits immeasurably from a climate in which all persons, regardless of race or gender, may have the opportunity to earn respect, responsibility, advancement and remuneration based on ability.

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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.

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

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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.

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It's not a bloody piano, it's a clarenARt. . . you weird talking person.

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Although I consider myself pretty liberal, I'm not against punishment. There's nothing wrong with punishing someone who has done something wrong. Or with public safety. Lock up a pedophile and there are fewer raped children, but locking up a drug dealer just creates a job opening.

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