I’ve always maintained that it isn’t the form that’s going to make the difference. It isn’t the rule or the procedure or the ideology, but it’s human beings that will make it.
CESAR CHAVEZIf you really want to make a friend, go to someone’s house and eat with him… the people who give you their food give you their heart.
More Cesar Chavez Quotes
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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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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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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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Students must have initiative; they should not be mere imitators. They must learn to think and act for themselves – and be free.
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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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In giving of yourself, you will discover a whole new life full of.
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We have looked into the future and the future is ours.
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Non-violence has suffered its biggest defeat in the hands of people who most want to talk about it.
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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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When any person suffers for someone in greater need, that person is a human.
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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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It’s amazing how people can get so excited about a rocket to the moon and not give a damn about smog, oil leaks, the devastation of the environment with pesticides, hunger, disease.
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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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We are suffering. We have suffered. And we are not afraid to suffer in order to win our cause.
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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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