Don't be shy about making a teacher of any willing party who knows what he or she is doing.

The task of a judge is not to make the law - it is to apply the law.

I am growing to love DC.This [Washington] is a beautiful city. I think every citizen should come see their capital. A lot of the museums are free, there are restaurants that are reasonably priced.

To me, lawyering is the height of service - and being involved in this profession is a gift.

Some people choose not to engage the battle and then don't seek out that kind of success. And others do.

I savor life. When you have anything that threatens life... it prods you into stepping back and really appreciating the value of life and taking from it what you can.

The President [Barack Obama] had suggested that I not watch the news during the confirmation process. I assiduously followed his advice.