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I want to state upfront, unequivocally and without doubt: I do not believe that any racial, ethnic or gender group has an advantage in sound judging. I do believe that every person has an equal opportunity to be a good and wise judge, regardless of their background or life experiences.
Sonia Sotomayor
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What this quote means

Judgment should be based on merit, not background.

In this quote, Sonia Sotomayor asserts her belief that all individuals, regardless of their racial, ethnic, or gender background, possess the capacity to be fair and wise judges. She emphasizes the importance of equality in the opportunity to make sound judgments, suggesting that personal experiences and backgrounds do not dictate one's ability to judge wisely.

Themes

JudgingEqualityWisdomOpportunityJustice

In practice

Example use cases

During a discussion on diversity in the judiciary, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of equal opportunity.

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