--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I understand that during [Sonia…" description: "\"I understand that during [Sonia Sotomayor's] career, she's written hundreds and hundreds of opinions. I haven't read a single one of them, and if I'm f..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c9b/harry-reid-7718_careers_i-understand-that-during-sonia-sotomayor_1780149.jpg" --- # I understand that during \[Sonia Sotomayor's\] career, she's… ![“I understand that during [Sonia Sotomayor's] career, she's written hundreds and hundreds of opinions. I haven't read a single one of them, and if I'm fortunate before we end this, I won't have to read one of them.” quote by Harry Reid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c9b/harry-reid-7718_careers_i-understand-that-during-sonia-sotomayor_1780149.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c9b/harry-reid-7718_careers_i-understand-that-during-sonia-sotomayor_1780149.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c9b/harry-reid-7718_careers_i-understand-that-during-sonia-sotomayor_1780149.jpg) > “I understand that during \[Sonia Sotomayor's\] career, she's written hundreds and hundreds of opinions. I haven't read a single one of them, and if I'm fortunate before we end this, I won't have to read one of them.” [Harry Reid](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harry-reid/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker admits never reading the judge’s opinions, implying reliance on reputation over direct evidence. **In simple terms:** He hasn’t read the opinions. Key Takeaway Rely on trusted sources. Themes law judicial review trust Mood skeptical reflective Type observation critique When to use this quote - legal research - court case preparation - policy analysis - media commentary Key Concepts cognitive bias reliance on authority Questions to Reflect On - Do you trust expertise without verification? - What are the risks of not reviewing original documents? 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