I had become increasingly concerned in recent years about the lack of civics education in our nation's schools. In recent years, the schools have stopped teaching it. And it's unfortunate. Sandra Day O'Connor civicconcerneducation Change image and 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
Most high courts in other nations do not have discretion, such as we enjoy, in selecting the cases that the high court reviews. Our court is virtually alone in the amount of discretion it has. Sandra Day O'Connor amountcasecourt Change image and share on social
The power I exert on the court depends on the power of my arguments, not on my gender. Sandra Day O'Connor argumentcourtdepend Change image and share on social
Having family responsibilities and concerns just has to make you a more understanding person. Sandra Day O'Connor concernfamilymake Change image and 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
In order to cultivate a set of leaders with legitimacy in the eyes of the citizenry, it is necessary that the path to leadership be visibly open to talented and qualified individuals of every race and ethnicity. Sandra Day O'Connor citizenrycultivateethnicity 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
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
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. Sandra Day O'Connor criticismcriticizedemocracy Change image and share on social
