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Students must have initiative; they should not be mere imitators. They must learn to think and act for themselves – and be free.

Cesar Chavez

When we are really honest with ourselves we must admit our lives are all that really belong to us. So it is how we use our lives that determines the kind of men we are.
CESAR CHAVEZ

Determination Honesty Kind Live Men Ourselves
I became a vegetarian after realizing that animals feel afraid, cold, hungry and unhappy like we do. I feel very deeply about vegetarianism and the animal kingdom.
CESAR CHAVEZ

Animal Fear Feeling Happiness Myself
The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people.
CESAR CHAVEZ

Fight People
History will judge societies and governments – and their institutions – not by how big they are or how well they serve the rich and the powerful, but by how effectively they respond to the needs of the poor and the helpless.
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History Judgement Need Powerful Rich
Self dedication is a spiritual experience.
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Dedication Experience Spiritual
In the final analysis it doesn’t really matter what the political system is. We don’t need perfect political systems; we need perfect participation.
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Need Perfection Politics
Being of service is not enough. You must become a servant of the people. When you do, you can demand their commitment in return.
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Commitment Enough People
Years of misguided teaching have resulted in the destruction of the best in our society, in our cultures and in the environment.
CESAR CHAVEZ

Best Destruction Ourselves Teaching
In 1968, I became a vegetarian after realizing that animals feel afraid, cold, hungry, and unhappy like we do.
CESAR CHAVEZ

Animal Cold Feeling Happiness Myself
In this world it is possible to achieve great material wealth, to live an opulent life. But a life built upon those things alone leaves a shallow legacy. In the end, we will be judged by other standards.
CESAR CHAVEZ

Achievement Alone Judgement Live Material Possible Wealth World
We do not need to kill or destroy to win. We are a movement that builds and not destroys.
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Destroy Kill Need Win
In giving of yourself, you will discover a whole new life full of.
CESAR CHAVEZ

Discover Life Yourself
True wealth is not measured in money or status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire.
CESAR CHAVEZ

Inspirational Love Money Power True Wealth
What I do shows people what kind of person I am.
CESAR CHAVEZ

Kind Myself People
Through Gandhi and my own life experience, I have learned about nonviolence. I believe that human life is a very special gift from God, and that no one has a right to take that away in any cause, however just. I am convinced that nonviolence is more powerful than violence.
CESAR CHAVEZ

Believe Experience Learning Life Myself Powerful Violence
Those who are willing to sacrifice and be of service have very little difficulty with people. They know what they are all about. People can’t help but want to be near them. They help them; they work with them. That’s what love is all about. It starts with your heart and radiates out.
CESAR CHAVEZ

Help Love People Sacrifice Start Willing

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