My judicial philosophy is fidelity to the law.
SONIA SOTOMAYORThe 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 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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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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A surplus of effort could overcome a deficit of confidence.
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As you discover what strength you can draw from your community in this world from which it stands apart, look outward as well as inward. Build bridges instead of walls.
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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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Remember that no one succeeds alone. Never walk alone in your future paths.
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I’ve spent my whole life learning how to do things that were hard for me.
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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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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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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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Don’t be shy about making a teacher of any willing party who knows what he or she is doing.
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Until we reach equality in education, we can’t reach equality in the larger society.
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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 strive never to forget the real world consequences of my decisions on individuals, businesses and government.
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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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You make your life choices understanding that you might and do have to work harder to prove yourself.
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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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I am an ordinary person who has been blessed with extraordinary opportunities and experiences. Today is one of those experiences.
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I came to accept during my freshman year that many of the gaps in my knowledge and understanding were simply limits of class and cultural background, not lack of aptitude or application as I’d feared.
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We apply law to facts. We don’t apply feelings to facts.
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If you’re poor, you don’t often live near a good school. If it’s a competitive public school program, our kids are not prepared to enter those programs.
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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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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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The Latina in me is an ember that blazes forever.
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Without question, so many people, throughout my life, never think of Puerto Rico as part of the United States. Many people have no idea what the relationship is between Puerto Rico and the United States. And certainly, I have been asked if we are citizens.
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A role model in the flesh provides more than inspiration; his or her very existence is confirmation of possibilities one may have every reason to doubt, saying, “Yes, someone like me can do this.”
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