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“Society as a whole benefits immeasurably from a climate in which all persons, regardless of race or gender, may have the opportunity to earn respect, responsibility, advancement and remuneration based on ability.”

Quote by Sandra Day O'Connor

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Sandra Day O'Connor

Sandra Day O'Connor, born on March 26, 1930, is a notable former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She was the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court and is recognized for her conservative judicial philosophy and significant contributions to landmark decisions. more

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“Having family responsibilities and concerns just has to make you a more understanding person.”

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“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.”

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“Parents should continue to become more involved with their communities, and more involved in their children's education.”

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“We have a complex system of government. You have to teach it to every generation.”

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“We pay a price when we deprive children of the exposure to the values, principles, and education they need to make them good citizens.”

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“It is a measure of the framers' fear that a passing majority might find it expedient to compromise 4th Amendment values that these values were embodied in the Constitution itself.”

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“As a citizen, you need to know how to be a part of it, how to express yourself - and not just by voting.”

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