Sonia Sotomayor

Sonia Sotomayor is an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009 and the first Latina justice. Born in the Bronx, she graduated from Princeton and Yale Law and served on the Southern District of New York and the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

Quotes by Sonia Sotomayor

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A surplus of effort could overcome a deficit of confidence. — Sonia Sotomayor

How Effort Bridges the Confidence Gap

Even so, surplus effort must be sustainable. Overwork without recovery can erode performance and confidence alike. Moreover, contexts matter: unfair barriers can drain returns on effort, which is why Sotomayor also emphasizes mentors and institutional access in her trajectory (My Beloved World, 2013). The practical conclusion is twofold: build personal systems that convert effort into growth, and seek structures—community, feedback, fair opportunity—that amplify rather than squander that effort. Only then can work reliably outpace doubt. [...]

Created on: 10/15/2025

Together we can face any challenges as deep as the ocean and as high as the sky. — Sonia Sotomayor

Facing Challenges Together - Sonia Sotomayor

As a prominent Supreme Court Justice and an influential figure in American history, Sonia Sotomayor's words are influenced by her experiences overcoming personal and societal challenges, reflecting her belief in the strength that comes from unity. [...]

Created on: 8/15/2024