Bridges Quote by Sonia Sotomayor
“Looking out at that crowd, I imagined those who had not yet arrived, minority students who, in years to come, would make this multitude of faces, the view from where I now stood, a little more various. If they could have heard me, I would have confided in them: 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.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Commencement Address, Harvard Law School, 2015
Encourage inclusion and community strength, urging future minority students to build bridges, not walls.
In simple terms: Support diversity and community building.
Foster inclusive connections.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- University graduations
- policy discussions
- community outreach
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What actions can you take to bridge gaps?
- How does community strength empower individuals?
Changing deep-rooted biases is difficult.