My sense is that jurists from other nations around the world understand that our court occupies a very special place in the American system, and that the court is rather well regarded in comparison, perhaps, to their own. Sandra Day O'Connor americancomparisoncourt share on social
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. Sandra Day O'Connor accomplishcreateform share on social
I think we may be seeing the beginnings of a resurgence of civic-mindedness in this country. Hopefully the younger generations, which came out in record numbers during the last presidential election, will pass their enthusiasm on to their children. Sandra Day O'Connor beginningchildcivic share on social
What was a problem was the excessive amount of media attention to the appointment of the first woman and everything she did. Everywhere that Sandra went, the press was sure to go. And that got tiresome; it was stressful. Sandra Day O'Connor amountappointmentattention share on social
Yes, I will bring the understanding of a woman to the Court, but I doubt that alone will affect my decisions. Sandra Day O'Connor affectbringcourt Change image and share on social
The more education a woman has, the wider the gap between men's and women's earnings for the same work. Sandra Day O'Connor earningseducationgap Change image and share on social
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. Sandra Day O'Connor appointmentcasedecide Change image and share on social
Each of us brings to our job, whatever it is, our lifetime of experience and our values. Sandra Day O'Connor bringexperiencejob Change image and share on social
Statutes authorizing unreasonable searches were the core concern of the framers of the 4th Amendment. Sandra Day O'Connor 4thamendmentauthorize Change image and share on social
We pay a price when we deprive children of the exposure to the values, principles, and education they need to make them good citizens. Sandra Day O'Connor childcitizendeprive Change image and share on social
