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
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 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
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
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
I sort of thought the framers of the Constitution were talking about the rights of individuals, not corporate entities. Sandra Day O'Connor constitutioncorporateentity Change image and share on social
My concern was whether I could do the job of a justice well enough to convince the nation that my appointment was the right move. Sandra Day O'Connor appointmentconcernconvince Change image and share on social