It is our responsibility to explain to the public how an often unpredictable system of justice is one that serves a productive, civilized, but always evolving, society.

Success is its own reward, but failure is a great teacher too, and not to be feared.

As you discover what strength you can draw from your community in this world from which it stands apart, look outward as well as inward. Build bridges instead of walls.

I do know one thing about me: I don't measure myself by others' expectations or let others define my worth.

Experience has taught me that you cannot value dreams according to the odds of their coming true. Their real value is in stirring within us the will to aspire.

I would hope that a wise Latina woman with the richness of her experiences would more often than not reach a better conclusion than a white male who hasn't lived that life.

Remember that no one succeeds alone. Never walk alone in your future paths.

Whether born from experience or inherent physiological or cultural differences...our gender and national origins may and will make a difference in our judging.

Until we reach equality in education, we can't reach equality in the larger society.

The Latina in me is an ember that blazes forever.

There are no bystanders in life [...] Our humanity makes us each a part of something greater than ourselves.

The biggest opportunity for light to have extreme impact is where there is extreme darkness.

A lot of people listen to podcasts because they want to learn something and be entertained along the way.

Snoop Dog is the Phil Jackson of youth football coaches. He ain't going to accept nothing but a winner.

Leadership is the challenge to be something more than average.

Even in my first analysis of a depressive psychosis, I was immediately struck by its structural similarity with obsessional neurosis.

I'm your mother. I see all. Hear all. Know all.

I say no to drugs, but they don't listen.

Changes made to please others are unrealistic, but more important, they're unfair to you.

The sentimental want to be thrilled by everything.

Indeed, the only truly serious questions are ones that even a child can formulate. Only the most naive of questions are truly serious.