8 Of Sonia Sotomayor's Wisest And Most Memorable Quotes

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Today marks the sixth anniversary of the day Sonia Sotomayor was confirmed as the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice. In recognition of this great day in American history, we’re looking back some of Justice Sotomayor’s most memorable quotes because we all can learn a thing or two from this great and wise Latina.

Without further ado: 

1. In 2001, Sonia Sotomayor gave her now infamous “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. Here's what she had to say: 


2. In her her 2012  commencement address Justice Sotamayor gave grads a reality check, telling them:


3. She then went on to remind grads that success is sweetest when shared with friends, colleagues, and life partners. 


4. In 2012, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor stopped by "Sesame Street" to hang out with Abby Cadabby and tell young viewers all about the word "career." During a heart-to-heart chat, Abby revealed she wanted to grow up to become a princess, to which Justice Sotomayor responded: 


5. During an interview with Fresh Air's Terry Gross in 2014, Sotomayor said she's come up against her fair share of naysayers and doubters, though she's never let them stop her. On the contrary: their haterade was her gaterade. 


6. In a 58-page dissent  in the case of Schuette v. BAMN -- a contentious 2013 affirmative action case upholding a Michigan referendum banning affirmative action at public universities -- Sotomayor made a case for why we cannot ignore the fact that race does matter. 


7. In an early 1990s panel, Sotomayor talked about her educational background and how it helped her in her career. She said: 


8. And finally, during an interview with Oprah, the Justice spoke about what she believes is the key to raising successful children. She said: 


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