We have to look and ensure that we’re paying attention to what we’re doing, so that we don’t reflexively institute processes and procedures that exclude people without thought.
SONIA SOTOMAYORI’ve spent my whole life learning how to do things that were hard for me.
More Sonia Sotomayor Quotes
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You make your life choices understanding that you might and do have to work harder to prove yourself.
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Remember that no one succeeds alone. Never walk alone in your future paths.
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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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There are no bystanders in this life.
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There are no bystanders in life. Our humanity makes us each a part of something greater than ourselves.
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To me, lawyering is the height of service – and being involved in this profession is a gift.
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Don’t mistake politeness for lack of strength.
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The way to stop discrimination on the basis of race is to speak openly and candidly on the subject of race, and to apply the Constitution with eyes open to the unfortunate effects of centuries of racial discrimination.
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I do know one thing about me: I don’t measure myself by others’ expectations or let others define my worth.
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My judicial philosophy is fidelity to the law.
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Although wisdom is built on life experiences, the mere accumulation of years guarantees nothing.
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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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Until we reach equality in education, we can’t reach equality in the larger society.
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I have never had to face anything that could overwhelm the native optimism and stubborn perseverance I was blessed with.
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Success is its own reward, but failure is a great teacher too, and not to be feared.
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Some people choose not to engage the battle and then don’t seek out that kind of success. And others do.
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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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We educated, privileged lawyers have a professional and moral duty to represent the underrepresented in our society, to ensure that justice exists for all, both legal and economic justice.
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I was a keen observer and listener. I picked up on clues. I figured things out logically, and I enjoyed puzzles. I loved the clear, focused feeling that came when I concentrated on solving a problem and everything else faded out.
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The President Barack Obama had suggested that I not watch the news during the confirmation process. I assiduously followed his advice.
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I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn’t lived that life.
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The challenges I have faced – among them material poverty, chronic illness, and being raised by a single mother – are not uncommon, but neither have they kept me from uncommon achievements.
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I have come to believe that in order to thrive, a child must have at least one adult in her life who shows her unconditional love, respect, and confidence.
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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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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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Personal experiences affect the facts that judges choose to see.
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