Sandra Day O'Connor

Having family responsibilities and concerns just has to make you a more understanding person.

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

I tried to decide each case based on the law and the Constitution.

To make a coverage decision, doesn't one have to make a medical judgment?

It is hardly surprising that women concentrate on the way they look instead of what is in their minds since not much has been put in their minds to begin with.

Unavoidable circumstances prevent me from giving you ample written instructions. Such however as may be deemed necessary will be prepared and sent to you at the City of Washington in a very few days.