Colleagues Quote by Antonin Scalia
“Having had the good fortune to serve beside her on both courts, I can attest that her opinions are always thoroughly considered, always carefully crafted and almost always correct (which is to say we sometimes disagree). That much is apparent for all to see. What only her colleagues know is that her suggestions improve the opinions the rest of us write, and that she is a source of collegiality and good judgment in all our work.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Judicial Conference Remarks, 2015
A colleague’s thoughtful, well‑crafted input consistently improves collective work and fosters collegiality.
In simple terms: Good input lifts everyone’s work.
Key Takeaway
Value and seek thoughtful collaboration.
Themes
collaboration
judgment
collegiality
Mood
respectful
thoughtful
Type
professional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- court deliberations
- legislative drafting
- team meetings
- peer review
Key Concepts
decision‑making
communication
expertise
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you encourage diverse viewpoints?
- When does consensus become groupthink?
A Different Perspective
Even experts can disagree; consensus isn’t guaranteed.
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