I've spent my whole life learning how to do things that were hard for me. — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I do believe that every person has an equal opportunity to be a good and wise judge regardless of their background or… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
Without question, so many people, throughout my life, never think of Puerto Rico as part of the United States. — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
“It would take me most of my life to feel remotely put together, and it’s still an effort.” — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
“[A]lthough wisdom is built on life experience, the mere accumulation of years guarantees nothing.” — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
Although I grew up in very modest and challenging circumstances, I consider my life to be immeasurably rich. — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
“[T]he habit of living as if in the shadow of death has remained with me, and I consider that, too, a gift.” — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
There are no bystanders in life [...] Our humanity makes us each a part of something greater than ourselves. — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
You make your life choices understanding that you might and do have to work harder to prove yourself. — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I stand on the shoulders of countless people, yet there is one extraordinary person who is my life aspiration. That person is… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I barely saw my mother, and the mom I saw was often angry and unhappy. The mother I grew up with is… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
As you may know from my life story, my cousin who was my soul mate went to a public school. And he… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
Same way I have my entire life. Keep my family and friends close. My Latino friends close. I visit the island [Puerto… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I savor life. When you have anything that threatens life... it prods you into stepping back and really appreciating the value of… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
Without question, so many people, throughout my life, never think of Puerto Rico as part of the United States. Many people have… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
This is, for an accomplished Latino, an accomplished African American, an accomplished anyone who disproves stereotypes, it's a constant battle in your… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I have come to believe that in order to thrive, a child must have at least one adult in her life who… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I don't stand by the understanding of that statement that I will ignore other facts or other experiences because I haven't had… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
That's why we have appellate judges that are more than one judge because each of us, from our life experiences, will more… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
Don't let fear stop you. Don't give up because you are paralyzed by insecurity or overwhelmed by the odds, because in giving… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
“Neither is a memoir the same as a biography, which aims for the most objective, factual account of a life. A memoir,… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
“A student recently posed another question that gave me pause: “Given that there are only nine Supreme Court Justices, each with life… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
Although wisdom is built on life experiences, the mere accumulation of years guarantees nothing. — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
Through reading, I escaped the bad parts of my life in the South Bronx. And, through books, I got to travel the… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
“Sonia lives her life fully. If she dies tomorrow, she'll die happy. If she lives the way you want her to live,… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
My diabetes is such a central part of my life... it did teach me discipline... it also taught me about moderation... I've… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I have ventured to write more intimately about my personal life than is customary for a member of the Supreme Court, and… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
In the wider context, what I believe I was - the point I was making was that our life experiences do permit… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
This is, for an accomplished Latino, an accomplished African American, an accomplished anyone who disproves stereotypes, it's a constant battle in your life. — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I have never had to face anything that could overwhelm the native optimism and stubborn perseverance I was blessed with. — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
The task of a judge is not to make the law - it is to apply the law. — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I got a message from one of my friends in Puerto Rico, who said, 'Sonia, there's nobody working in Puerto Rico - they're all… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
In the wider context, what I believe I was - the point I was making was that our life experiences do permit us to… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I have spent my years since Princeton, while at law school and in my various professional jobs, not feeling completely a part of the… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
The first case I sat on... was Citizens United. Talk about being thrown in. Needless to say, if I was scared before, I was… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
“Over the years, I have gathered more godchildren than anyone I know, and I take the role seriously.” — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
I am growing to love DC.This [Washington] is a beautiful city. I think every citizen should come see their capital. A lot of the… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
“I think that even someone who got into an institution through affirmative action could prove they were qualified by what they accomplished there. Page 188” — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
You make your life choices understanding that you might and do have to work harder to prove yourself. — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
“The persistence or failure of human relationships cannot be predicted by any set of objective or universal criteria. We are all limited, highly imperfect… — Sonia Sotomayor Copy Share Image
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