There is enough love and good will in our movement to give energy to our struggle and still have plenty left over to break down and change the climate of hate and fear around us.
CESAR CHAVEZWhat I do shows people what kind of person I am.
More Cesar Chavez Quotes
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We’ll organize workers in this movement as long as we’re willing to sacrifice. The moment we stop sacrificing, we stop organizing.
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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.
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If you’re not frightened that you might fail, you’ll never do the job. If you’re frightened, you’ll work like crazy.
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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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In giving of yourself, you will discover a whole new life full of.
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Because we have suffered, and we are not afraid to suffer in order to survive, we are ready to give up everything – even our lives – in our struggle for justice.
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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.
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Our language is the reflection of ourselves. A language is an exact reflection of the character and growth of its speakers.
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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.
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Preservation of one’s own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other.
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It takes a lot of punishment to be able to do anything to change the social order.
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Nonviolence is really tough. You don’t practice nonviolence at conferences; you practice it on picket-lines.
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The people united will never be defeated.
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In some cases non-violence requires more militancy than violence.
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If you are interested in preventing animal suffering, the first thing you should give up is eggs and milk, because the animals who produce those foods lead the most unhappy lives. You would do better to eat meat and stop eating eggs and dairy products.
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