People who are well represented at trial do not get the death penalty.
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Our system of justice is surely richer for the diversity of background and experience of its judges.
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When police or prosecutors conceal significant exculpatory or impeaching material, we hold, it is ordinarily incumbent on the state to set the record straight.
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We had to go on and do the work of the court and we did.
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When contemplated in its extreme, almost any power looks dangerous.
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If I had any talent God could give me, I would be a great diva.
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I don’t say women’s rights – I say the constitutional principle of the equal citizenship stature of men and women.
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I get very little sleep when the court is sitting.
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If you’re going to change things, you have to be with the people who hold the levers.
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My rule was I will not answer a question that attempts to project how I will rule in a case that might come before the court.
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My mother told me to be a lady. And for her, that meant be your own person, be independent.
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I think members of the legislature, people who have to run for office, know the connection between money and influence on what laws get passed.
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I would not like to be the only woman on the court.
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Don’t be distracted by emotions like anger, envy, resentment. These just zap energy and waste time.
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A sense of humor is helpful for those who would advance social change.
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As women achieve power, the barriers will fall.
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