Dr. King challenged us to work for a greater humanity. I only hope that we are worthy of his challenge.
CESAR CHAVEZEvery time we sit at a table at night or in the morning to enjoy the fruits and grain and vegetables from our good earth, remember that they come from the work of men and women and children who have been exploited for generations.
More Cesar Chavez Quotes
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The only ones who make things change are fanatics. If you’re not a fanatic around here, you can’t cut it.
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The love for justice that is in us is not only the best part of our being but it is also the most true to our nature.
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We need to help students and parents cherish and preserve the ethnic and cultural diversity that nourishes and strengthens this community – and this nation.
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Organizing is an educational process. The best educational process in the union is the picket line and the boycott. You learn about life.
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We believe that unions have always been about much more than the industries in which they operate. The fight is never about grapes or lettuce, It is always about people.
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When you sacrifice, you force others to sacrifice. It’s an extremely powerful weapon.
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Talk is cheap. It is the way we organize and use our lives everyday that tells what we believe in.
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The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people.
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When you have people together who believe in something very strongly – whether it’s religion or politics or unions – things happen.
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From the depth of need and despair, people can work together, can organize themselves to solve their own problems and fill their own needs with dignity and strength.
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Non-violence is not inaction. It is not discussion. It is not for the timid or weak. Non-violence is hard work.
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There is no such thing as defeat in non-violence.
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A symbol is an important thing. That is why we chose an Aztec eagle. It gives pride. When people see it they know it means dignity.
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Self dedication is a spiritual experience.
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What is at stake is human dignity. If a man is not accorded respect he cannot respect himself and if he does not respect himself, he cannot demand it.
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