I have never had to face anything that could overwhelm the native optimism and stubborn perseverance I was blessed with.
SONIA SOTOMAYORI have never had to face anything that could overwhelm the native optimism and stubborn perseverance I was blessed with.
More Sonia Sotomayor Quotes
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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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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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Although I grew up in very modest and challenging circumstances, I consider my life to be immeasurably rich.
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Don’t mistake politeness for lack of strength.
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My judicial philosophy is fidelity to the law.
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Diabetes taught me discipline.
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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 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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I strive never to forget the real world consequences of my decisions on individuals, businesses and government.
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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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There are no bystanders in this life.
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You can’t dream unless you know what the possibilities are.
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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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