Although wisdom is built on life experiences, the mere accumulation of years guarantees nothing.
SONIA SOTOMAYORA 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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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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There are no bystanders in life. Our humanity makes us each a part of something greater than ourselves.
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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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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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The truth is that since childhood I had cultivated an existential independence. It came from perceiving the adults around me as unreliable, and without it I felt I wouldn’t have survived. I cared deeply for everyone in my family, but in the end I depended on myself.
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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.
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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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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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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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I think that even someone who got into an institution through affirmative action could prove they were qualified by what they accomplished there.
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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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A surplus of effort could overcome a deficit of confidence.
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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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We apply law to facts. We don’t apply feelings to facts.
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Pretending to be a princess is fun, but it is definitely not a career.
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