An alcoholic father, poverty, my own juvenile diabetes, the limited English my parents spoke – although my mother has become completely bilingual since. All these things intrude on what most people think of as happiness.
SONIA SOTOMAYORThe dynamism of any diverse community depends not only on the diversity itself but on promoting a sense of belonging among those who formerly would have been considered and felt themselves outsiders.
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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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Until we reach equality in education, we can’t reach equality in the larger society.
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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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It really takes growing up to treasure the specialness of being different.
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When everyone at school is speaking one language, and a lot of your classmates’ parents also speak it, and you go home and see that your community is different -there is a sense of shame attached to that. It really takes growing up to treasure the specialness of being different.
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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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The Latina in me is an ember that blazes forever.
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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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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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Pretending to be a princess is fun, but it is definitely not a career.
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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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Don’t mistake politeness for lack of strength.
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Although wisdom is built on life experiences, the mere accumulation of years guarantees nothing.
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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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My judicial philosophy is fidelity to the law.
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