I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life.
Sonia SotomayorI have never, ever focused on the negative of things. I always look at the positive.
Sonia SotomayorTo me, lawyering is the height of service - and being involved in this profession is a gift.
Sonia SotomayorI'm a common law judge. I believe in deciding every case on its facts, not on a legal philosophy. And I believe in deciding each case in the most limited way possible, because common law judges have a firm belief that the best development of the law is the one that lets society show you the next step, and that next step is in the new facts that each case presents.
Sonia Sotomayor