Able Quote by William Howard Taft

I do think there is a value in the services of judges for long periods of time.

— Sonia Sotomayor

Absent scandal, a federal judge can serve for decades on the bench, underscoring the importance of appointing judges who have a proper understanding of…

— Paul Weyrich

But one way or another, judges perform a very vital function in our society. They have a risky job and they are entitled to…

— Arlen Specter

Selecting about 100 judges of the higher judiciary every year in a rational and fair manner is an onerous task requiring a full-time and…

— Prashant Bhushan

I don't like prolonged, highly expensive commissions, especially if they are chaired by judges. We seem to have overwhelming faith in judges.

— David Blunkett

Judges don't age. Time decorates them.

— Enid Bagnold

As, for the safety of society, we commit honest maniacs to Bedlam, so judges should be withdrawn from their bench, whose erroneous biases are…

— Thomas Jefferson

Judges . . . rule on the basis of law, not public opinion, and they should...

— Warren E. Burger

Judges rule on the basis of law, not public opinion, and they should be totally indifferent to pressures of the times.

— Warren E Burger

We should let people elect judges based on their experience and ability to do the job, not which party they pick.

— Roy Cooper

Judges should follow the law in deciding cases - not their own values, good or bad.

— Wendy Long

I think judges have to have the ability to put aside their personal views and rule on the facts of the case with fidelity…

— Susan Collins