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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…” quote by Sonia Sotomayor
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“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.”

Sonia Sotomayor

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.

Key Takeaway

Foster inclusive connections.

Themes

diversity community inclusion

Mood

inspirational hopeful

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • University graduations
  • policy discussions
  • community outreach

Key Concepts

Social equity bridge building future generations

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions can you take to bridge gaps?
  • How does community strength empower individuals?
A Different Perspective

Changing deep-rooted biases is difficult.

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