Diabetes taught me discipline. Sonia Sotomayor diabetesdisciplineteach Change image and share on social
Sometimes it gets boring. No justice is supposed to say that. But, you know, there's drudgery in every job you're going to do. Sonia Sotomayor boredrudgeryjob Change image and share on social
I strive never to forget the real world consequences of my decisions on individuals, businesses and government. Sonia Sotomayor businessconsequencedecision Change image and share on social
I was a keen observer and listener. I picked up on clues. I figured things out logically, and I enjoyed puzzles. I loved the clear, focused feeling that came when I concentrated on solving a problem and everything else faded out. Sonia Sotomayor clearclueconcentrate share on social
When you come from a background like mine, where you're entering worlds that are so different than your own, you have to be afraid. Sonia Sotomayor afraidbackgroundenter Change image and share on social
I wouldn't approach the issue of judging in the way the president does. Judges can't rely on what's in their heart. They don't determine the law. Congress makes the law. The job of a judge is to apply the law. Sonia Sotomayor applyapproachcongress share on social
All of the legal defense funds out there, they're looking for people out there with court of appeals experience, because court of appeals is where policy is made. And I know, I know this is on tape and I should never say that because we don't make law, I know. I know. Sonia Sotomayor appealcourtdefense share on social
A career is something that you train for and prepare for and plan on doing for a long time. Sonia Sotomayor careerlongplan Change image and share on social
I don't prejudge issues. I come to every case with an open mind. Every case is new to me. Sonia Sotomayor caseissuemind Change image and share on social