"It is important for all of us to appreciate where we come from and how that history has really shaped us in ways that we might not understand."
- Sonia Sotomayor
Awareness
"My diabetes is such a central part of my life… It did teach me discipline… it also taught me about moderation… I’ve trained myself to be super-vigilant… because I feel better when I am in control."
- Sonia Sotomayor
Self-awareness
"There are uses to adversity, and they don't reveal themselves until tested. Whether it's serious illness, financial hardship, or the simple constraint of parents who speak limited English, difficulty can tap unexpected strengths."
- Sonia Sotomayor
Adversity
"I don’t measure myself by others’ expectations or let others define my worth."
- Sonia Sotomayor
Self-esteem
"I do know one thing about me: I don't measure myself by others' expectations or let others define my worth."
- Sonia Sotomayor
Self-esteem
"We are all capable of change, both in our actions and our hearts."
- Beauty and the Beast
Personal Growth
"When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too."
- Paulo Coelho
Personal Growth
"If the decisions you make about where you invest your blood, sweat, and tears are not consistent with the person you aspire to be, you’ll never become that person."
- Clayton M. Christensen
Personal Growth
"I do not try to dance better than anyone else. I only try to dance better than myself."
- Arianna Huffington
Personal Growth
"The two most important days in your life are the day you’re born and the day you find out why."
- Mark Twain
Personal Growth