Frank S. Caprio > Quotes

“If I had to rule just by the strict definition of the law, I probably would have dispensed harsher justice over the course of my thirty-eight years on the bench. However, my judicial and personal philosophy is simple: treat everyone with kindness, consideration, and dignity.”
― Frank Caprio

“Empathy is when you feel another’s pain; Compassion is when you feel motivated to do something about it or want to see it changed”
― Frank Caprio, Compassion in the Court: Life-Changing Stories from America's Nicest Judge

“Someone once said that 'ninety percent of life is just showing up.' I would amend that to 'a good life is about showing up for others.”
― Frank Caprio