Facts Quote by Sonia Sotomayor
“We apply law to facts. We don't apply feelings to facts.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Judicial Philosophy, 2018
Legal decisions must be based on objective facts, not personal feelings.
In simple terms: Law follows facts, not feelings.
Prioritize factual analysis in judgments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court rulings
- policy analysis
- public discourse
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can judges guard against emotional bias?
- What role should empathy play in law?
Human bias can still influence fact interpretation.