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    Sonia Sotomayor

    Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States since 2009

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    • Don't let fear stop you. Don't give up because you are paralyzed by insecurity or overwhelmed by the odds, because in giving up, you give up hope. Understand that failure is a process in life, that only in trying can you enrich yourself and have the possibility of moving forward.
    • Success is its own reward, but failure is a great teacher too, and not to be feared. Sonia Sotomayor. Teacher, Rewards, Great Teacher.
    • I do know one thing about me: I don't measure myself by others' expectations or let others define my worth. Sonia Sotomayor. Expectations, Self Respect, Women History Month.
    • 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.
  1. Find inspirational and motivational quotes by Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic and third woman to serve as a Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Learn about her life, achievements, views and opinions on various topics.

    • In 2001, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor gave her now famous “wise Latina” speech, during which she reminded a group of University of California Berkeley law students that their personal experiences would enrich the legal system.
    • In her her 2012 commencement address Justice Sotomayor gave grads a reality check.
    • She then went on to remind grads that success is sweetest when shared with friends, colleagues and life partners.
    • In 2012, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor stopped by “Sesame Street,” where she gave Abby Cadabby (and kids everywhere) some priceless career advice.
    • “. . . But experience has taught me that you cannot value dreams according to the odds of their coming true. Their real value is in stirring within us the will to aspire.
    • “When a young person, even a gifted one, grows up without proximate living examples of what she may aspire to become--whether lawyer, scientist, artist, or leader in any realm--her goal remains abstract.
    • “Although wisdom is built on life experiences, the mere accumulation of years guarantees nothing.” ― Sonia Sotomayor, My Beloved World.
    • “Good people can do bad things, make bad decisions. It doesn't make them bad people.” ― Sonia Sotomayor, My Beloved World.
  2. Mar 23, 2024 · A surplus of effort could overcome a deficit of confidence .” — Sonia Sotomayor. Quotes From Sonia Sotomayor. “Until we get equality in education, we won’t have an equal society.” — Sonia Sotomayor. Sonia Sotomayor Famous Quotes. “Dont mistake politeness for lack of strength .” — Sonia Sotomayor, My Beloved World. Judge Sonia Sotomayor Quotes.

  3. Jan 12, 2024 · 2 Quotes about Sonia Sotomayor. 3 See also. 4 External links. Quotes. I am a product of affirmative action. I am the perfect affirmative action baby. I am Puerto Rican, born and raised in the south Bronx. My test scores were not comparable to my colleagues at Princeton and Yale. Not so far off so that I wasn't able to succeed at those institutions.

  4. Aug 8, 2014 · Read some of the most memorable words from the first Latina U.S. Supreme Court justice, who shared her story of overcoming adversity and achieving success. Learn about her views on affirmative action, character, New York and the role of a judge.

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