The destiny of the woman must be shaped to a large extent on her own conception of her spiritual imperative and her place in society. Sandra Day O'Connor conceptiondestinyextent Change image and share on social
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. Sandra Day O'Connor abilityadvancementbase share on social
Despite the encouraging and wonderful gains and the changes for women which have occurred in my lifetime, there is still room to advance and to promote correction of the remaining deficiencies and imbalances. Sandra Day O'Connor advancecorrectiondeficiency share on social
It matters enormously to a successful democratic society like ours that we have three branches of government, each with some independence and some control over the other two. That's set out in the Constitution. Sandra Day O'Connor branchconstitutioncontrol share on social
The courts of this country should not be the places where resolution of disputes begins. They should be the places where the disputes end after alternative methods of resolving disputes have been considered and tried. Sandra Day O'Connor alternativebeginconsider share on social
I don't know that there are any short cuts to doing a good job. Sandra Day O'Connor cutgoodjob Change image and share on social
You have citizens who don't understand how government works and they're kind of soured on it. All they do is criticize. They have no idea that they can make things happen. Sandra Day O'Connor citizencriticizegovernment Change image and share on social
A state of war is not a blank check... when it comes to the rights of the Nation's citizens. Sandra Day O'Connor blankcheckcitizen Change image and share on social
If parents instill a sense of civic-mindedness - and there is no better way to do that than by example - their children will probably follow. Sandra Day O'Connor childcivicfollow Change image and share on social
I loved my husband very much, and it was heartbreaking to have him develop Alzheimer's disease, and to stand by and watch him decline in his ability to take care of himself. Sandra Day O'Connor abilityalzheimercare Change image and share on social
