Sometimes, even if there was no useful advice to give, I saw that listening still helped.
Sonia SotomayorI have never, ever focused on the negative of things. I always look at the positive.
Sonia SotomayorLooking 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 SotomayorIf your child marches to a different beat, a different drummer, you might just have to go along with that music. Help them achieve whatโs important to them.
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