The primary objective of copyright is not to reward the labor of authors, but ‘[t]o promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts.' To this end, copyright assures authors the right to their original expression, but encourages others to build freely upon the ideas and information conveyed by a work. This result is neither unfair nor unfortunate. It is the means by which copyright advances the progress of science and art.

The more education a woman has, the wider the gap between men's and women's earnings for the same work.

If statistics are any indication, the system may well be allowing some innocent defendants to be executed.

In my work a good library is essential. It enables me to learn the background and previous discussions of the various issues I am called upon to decide. It provides the stability and continuity for the rule of law.

I sort of thought the framers of the Constitution were talking about the rights of individuals, not corporate entities.

We expect that 25 years from now, the use of racial preferences will no longer be necessary to further the interest approved today.

(W)e do not count heads before enforcing the First Amendment.