On Having A Rich Life: "Although I grew up in very modest and challenging circumstances, I consider my life to be immeasurably rich."
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On The "Most Electrifying Moment Of My Life"
During an interview with Oprah, the Hispanic justice recalled the call from President Barack Obama, who informed her she would be his nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court.
“I don’t cry, [but] the tears started to come down my eyes,” Sotomayor said. “They just shot out. And my heart was beating so hard that I actually thought he could hear my heart.
"It was the most electrifying moment of my life,” she continued. “A moment in which you sit and realize that you’ve gone further than any dream you ever had, that you’ve reached something that never seemed possible. It is an overwhelming moment.”
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On Raising Successful Children
During an interview with Oprah, the Justice spoke about her mother's parenting philosophies and what she believes is the key to raising successful children.
"You really do need a parent who's willing to set themselves aside, and their own hopes and dreams," she explains. "If your child marches to a different beat, a different drummer, you might just have to go along with that music. Help them achieve what's important to them."
PHOTO: The Supreme Court's newest member Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor (R) poses with her mother Celina Sotomayor.
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