I was fifteen years old when I understood how it is that things break down: people can't imagine someone else's point of view.

There had been questions raised about whether we could ever really unite to work together on an issue, whether we could do it with equal passion and fervor. And it happened during my nomination and I think I forever will be grateful for that love, for that support and for proving those naysayers wrong.

The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to speak openly and candidly on the subject of race, and to apply the Constitution with eyes open to the unfortunate effects of centuries of racial discrimination.

I do know one thing about me: I don't measure myself by others' expectations or let others define my worth.

I come to every case with an open mind. Every case is new to me.

I am a very spiritual person. Maybe not traditionally religious in terms of Sunday Mass every week, that sort of thing.

All judges have cases that touch our passions deeply, but we all struggle constantly with remaining impartial.