A corporation is simply a form of organization used by human beings to achieve desired ends. Protecting the free-exercise rights of corporations like Hobby Lobby, Conestoga, and Mardel protects the religious liberty of the humans who own and control those companies.

— Samuel Alito

Samuel Alito Quotes

I’ve learned a lot during my years on the 3rd Circuit, particularly, I think, about the way in which a judge should go about the work of judging. I’ve learned by doing, by sitting on all of these cases. And I think I’ve also learned from the examples of some really remarkable colleagues.

— Samuel Alito

Good judges develop certain habits of mind. One of those habits of mind is the habit of delaying reaching conclusions until everything has been considered.

— Samuel Alito

It’s been a great honor for me to spend my career in public service.

— Samuel Alito

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor has been a pioneer, and her dedicated service on the Supreme Court will never be forgotten. And the people of the country certainly owe her a great debt for the service that she has provided.

— Samuel Alito

I am deeply honored to have been nominated for a position on the Supreme Court. And I an humbled to have been nominated for the seat that is now held by Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.

— Samuel Alito

In southern Italy, where my grandparents had lived, there were few opportunities. The society was static, with rigid social classes. Poor people, like my grandparents, had little chance to improve their lives, no matter their talents or willingness to work.

— Samuel Alito

I know that some poor immigrants from that era had unrealistic expectations and were disappointed, but I don’t think my grandparents were disappointed at all, even though they experienced some very hard times during the Great Depression.

— Samuel Alito

When I was growing up, we always had a big family dinner at around noon on Sunday. I still love that whenever it is possible to gather the family together.

— Samuel Alito

My grandparents came worked hard, and I believe they never regretted their decision to come here and make a new start.

— Samuel Alito

I am especially indebted to a 10th grade English teacher who encouraged me to read great works of literature.

— Samuel Alito

As I mentioned, things were particularly hard during the Depression. My paternal grandfather was frequently out of work, and the family was evicted from their home.

— Samuel Alito

If you want know what sort of a justice I would make, then look at what sort of a judge I have been.

— Samuel Alito

Many people have been positive influences in my life. My parents, whom I mentioned, were the most important, but many of my teachers were also a big help to me.

— Samuel Alito

I learned that hard work and self-discipline can overcome many obstacles.

— Samuel Alito

All of my grandparents came to the United States from Italy during the early years of the 20th century. I believe that my grandparents came here to take advantage of the opportunities furnished by a growing country with an open society.

— Samuel Alito

My parents grew up in poor families where little English was spoken, they both went to college and became teachers. They believed that anything was possible with hard work, and they particularly stressed the importance of education. They instilled that same belief in my sister and me.

— Samuel Alito

When I entered college, I thought that I wanted to be a lawyer, but by the time I was set to graduate, I was not too sure of that.

— Samuel Alito

Part of me wanted to get a graduate degree in political science. Had I done that, I suppose I would have become a college professor.

— Samuel Alito

I think that what my parents taught me about hard work, optimism and education still holds true.

— Samuel Alito

The most important quality for a judge is open- mindedness to the arguments.

— Samuel Alito
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