It's sobering to think of the seventeen chief justices; certainly a solid majority of them have to be characterized as failures. The successful ones are hard to number. — John Roberts Copy Share Image
Judges have to have the humility to recognize that they operate within a system of precedent, shaped by other judges equally striving to live… — John Roberts Copy Share
I will be vigilant to protect the independence and integrity of the Supreme Court, and I will work to ensure that it upholds the… — John Roberts Copy Share
If the Constitution says that the little guy should win, the little guy is going to win in court before me, ... But if… — John Roberts Copy Share
There is no better gift a society can give children than the opportunity to grow up safe and free - the chance to pursue… — John Roberts Copy Share
President Ronald Reagan used to speak of the Soviet constitution, and he noted that it purported to grant wonderful rights of all sorts to… — John Roberts Copy Share
When I worked in the Department of Justice, in the office of the solicitor general, it was my job to argue cases for the… — John Roberts Copy Share
While some of the tales of woe emanating from the court are enough to bring tears to the eyes, it is true that only… — John Roberts Copy Share
A chief justice's authority is really quite limited, and the dynamic among all the justices is going to affect whether he can accomplish much… — John Roberts Copy Share
If children do not understand the Constitution, they cannot understand how our government functions, or what their rights and responsibilities are as citizens of… — John Roberts Copy Share
I think judicial temperament is a willingness to step back from your own committed views of the correct jurisprudential approach and evaluate those views… — John Roberts Copy Share
There is a risk of death associated with donating a piece of liver. It's about one in 500 for the risk of death. The… — John Roberts Copy Share
An important function of the Supreme Court is to provide guidance, .. As a lower court judge, I appreciate clear guidance from the Supreme Court. — John Roberts Copy Share
Justice Rehnquist was friendly and unpretentious. He wore scuffed Hush Puppy shoes. That was my first lesson. Clothes do not make the man. The… — John Roberts Copy Share
If it's a situation in which the public is being given access, you can't discriminate against the media and say, as a general matter,… — John Roberts Copy Share
