The Latina in me is an ember that blazes forever.
SONIA SOTOMAYORI don’t believe we should bend the Constitution under any circumstance. It says what it says. We should do honor to it.
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I savor life. When you have anything that threatens life it prods you into stepping back and really appreciating the value of life and taking from it what you can.
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I don’t believe we should bend the Constitution under any circumstance. It says what it says. We should do honor to it.
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Pretending to be a princess is fun, but it is definitely not a career.
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Although I grew up in very modest and challenging circumstances, I consider my life to be immeasurably rich.
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I was fifteen years old when I understood how it is that things break down: people can’t imagine someone else’s point of view.
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As members of the judiciary tasked with intervening to carry out the guarantee of equal protection, we ought not sit back and wish away, rather than confront, the racial inequality that exists in our society.
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I do believe that every person has an equal opportunity to be a good and wise judge regardless of their background or life experiences.
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There are uses to adversity, and they don’t reveal themselves until tested. Whether it’s serious illness, financial hardship, or the simple constraint of parents who speak limited English, difficulty can tap unexpected strengths.
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Diabetes taught me discipline.
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I am an ordinary person who has been blessed with extraordinary opportunities and experiences. Today is one of those experiences.
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If your child marches to a different beat, a different drummer, you might just have to go along with that music. Help them achieve what’s important to them.
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My diabetes is such a central part of my life… it did teach me discipline, it also taught me about moderation. I’ve trained myself to be super-vigilant because I feel better when I am in control.
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I strive never to forget the real world consequences of my decisions on individuals, businesses and government.
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Every lawyer, no matter whom they represent, is trying to help someone, whether it’s a person, a corporation, a government entity, or a small or big business. To me, lawyering is the height of service – and being involved in this profession is a gift.
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If the system is broken, my inclination is to fix it rather than to fight it. I have faith in the process of the law, and if it is carried out fairly, I can live with the results, whatever they may be.
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