The freedom to criticize judges and other public officials is necessary to a vibrant democracy. The problem comes when healthy criticism is replaced with more destructive intimidation and sanctions.
Be aware that even before you have reached your ultimate professional destination, if you always strive for excellence, you can and should have a sub… - Sandra Day O'Connor
Be aware that even before you have reached your ultimate professional destination, if you always strive for excellence, you can and should have a sub…
- Sandra Day O'Connor
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
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.
I care very much about women and their progress. I didn’t go march in the streets, but when I was in the Arizona Legislature, one of the things that … - Sandra Day O'Connor
I care very much about women and their progress. I didn’t go march in the streets, but when I was in the Arizona Legislature, one of the things that …
The power I exert on the court depends on the power of the power of my arguments, not my gender - Sandra Day O'Connor
The power I exert on the court depends on the power of the power of my arguments, not my gender
Young women today often have very little appreciation for the real battles that took place to get women where they are today in this country. I don't… - Sandra Day O'Connor
Young women today often have very little appreciation for the real battles that took place to get women where they are today in this country. I don't…
I have always thought that while it's wonderful to be the first to do something, you don't want to be the last. - Sandra Day O'Connor
I have always thought that while it's wonderful to be the first to do something, you don't want to be the last.
I don't know that there are any short cuts to doing a good job. - Sandra Day O'Connor
I don't know that there are any short cuts to doing a good job.
Unfortunately civility is hard to codify or legislate, but you know it when you see it. It's possible to disagree without being disagreeable. - Sandra Day O'Connor
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. - Sandra Day O'Connor
We don't accomplish anything in this world alone.
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