The non-violent technique does not depend for its success on the goodwill of the oppressor, but rather on the unfailing assistance of God.
CESAR CHAVEZOur language is the reflection of ourselves. A language is an exact reflection of the character and growth of its speakers.
More Cesar Chavez Quotes
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We have looked into the future and the future is ours.
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Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed.
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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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The end of all knowledge must be the building up of character.
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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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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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When you sacrifice, you force others to sacrifice. It’s an extremely powerful weapon.
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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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It is possible to become discouraged about the injustice we see everywhere. But God did not promise us that the world would be humane and just. He gives us the gift of life and allows us to choose the way we will use our limited time on earth. It is an awesome opportunity.
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We must understand that the highest form of freedom carries with it the greatest measure of discipline.
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In the no-nonsense school of adversity, which we did not choose for ourselves, we are learning how to operate a labor union.
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We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community. Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own.
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The people who give you their food give you their heart.
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Only when we have become nonviolent towards all life will we have learned to live well with others.
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